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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.72, 1,840.10 and 679.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.72, 1,840.10 and 679.97 is: 1,019.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.72 : 1,840.10 = 679.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.72/1,840.10 = 679.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.72x = 1,840.10 × 679.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.72x = 1,251,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,209.40/1,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.96

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