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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.73, 1,689.47 and 1,017.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.73, 1,689.47 and 1,017.81 is: 1,401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.73 : 1,689.47 = 1,017.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.73/1,689.47 = 1,017.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.73x = 1,689.47 × 1,017.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.73x = 1,719,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,554.37/1,226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.74

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