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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.83, 1,694.16 and 1,018.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.83, 1,694.16 and 1,018.23 is: 1,403.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.83 : 1,694.16 = 1,018.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.83/1,694.16 = 1,018.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.83x = 1,694.16 × 1,018.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.83x = 1,725,044.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,044.54/1,228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.81

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