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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.98, 1,695.06 and 786.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.98, 1,695.06 and 786.54 is: 1,084.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.98 : 1,695.06 = 786.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.98/1,695.06 = 786.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.98x = 1,695.06 × 786.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.98x = 1,333,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,232.49/1,228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.83

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