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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.64, 1,690.20 and 832.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.64, 1,690.20 and 832.98 is: 1,147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.64 : 1,690.20 = 832.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.64/1,690.20 = 832.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.64x = 1,690.20 × 832.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.64x = 1,407,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,902.80/1,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.77

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