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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.65, 1,694.95 and 1,181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.65, 1,694.95 and 1,181.52 is: 1,629.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.65 : 1,694.95 = 1,181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.65/1,694.95 = 1,181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.65x = 1,694.95 × 1,181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.65x = 2,002,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,617.32/1,228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.93

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