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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.69, 1,842.23 and 708.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.69, 1,842.23 and 708.43 is: 1,063.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.69 : 1,842.23 = 708.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.69/1,842.23 = 708.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.69x = 1,842.23 × 708.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.69x = 1,305,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,091.00/1,227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.05

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