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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.56, 1,690.32 and 876.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.56, 1,690.32 and 876.64 is: 1,208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.56 : 1,690.32 = 876.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.56/1,690.32 = 876.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.56x = 1,690.32 × 876.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.56x = 1,481,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,802.12/1,226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.10

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