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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.65, 1,694.92 and 912.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.65, 1,694.92 and 912.56 is: 1,259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.65 : 1,694.92 = 912.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.65/1,694.92 = 912.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.65x = 1,694.92 × 912.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.65x = 1,546,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,705.44/1,227.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.90

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