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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.50, 1,695.33 and 676.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.50, 1,695.33 and 676.50 is: 933.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.50 : 1,695.33 = 676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.50/1,695.33 = 676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.50x = 1,695.33 × 676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.50x = 1,146,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,890.75/1,228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.57

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