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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228, 1,695.60 and 814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228, 1,695.60 and 814.88 is: 1,125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228 : 1,695.60 = 814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228/1,695.60 = 814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228x = 1,695.60 × 814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228x = 1,381,710.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,710.53/1,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.17

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