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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.59, 1,694.68 and 836.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.59, 1,694.68 and 836.67 is: 1,155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.59 : 1,694.68 = 836.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.59/1,694.68 = 836.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.59x = 1,694.68 × 836.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.59x = 1,417,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,887.92/1,227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.02

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