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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.28, 1,692.72 and 835.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.28, 1,692.72 and 835.32 is: 1,153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.28 : 1,692.72 = 835.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.28/1,692.72 = 835.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.28x = 1,692.72 × 835.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.28x = 1,413,962.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,962.87/1,226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.05

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