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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.62, 1,692.25 and 807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.62, 1,692.25 and 807.20 is: 1,113.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.62 : 1,692.25 = 807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.62/1,692.25 = 807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.62x = 1,692.25 × 807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.62x = 1,365,984.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,984.20/1,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.62

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