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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.96, 1,839.17 and 706.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.96, 1,839.17 and 706.73 is: 1,058.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.96 : 1,839.17 = 706.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.96/1,839.17 = 706.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.96x = 1,839.17 × 706.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.96x = 1,299,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,789.19/1,227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.49

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