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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.16, 1,842.93 and 680.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.16, 1,842.93 and 680.27 is: 1,020.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.16 : 1,842.93 = 680.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.16/1,842.93 = 680.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.16x = 1,842.93 × 680.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.16x = 1,253,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,694.41/1,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.79

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