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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.38, 1,695.16 and 676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.38, 1,695.16 and 676.38 is: 933.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.38 : 1,695.16 = 676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.38/1,695.16 = 676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.38x = 1,695.16 × 676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.38x = 1,146,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,572.32/1,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.40

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