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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.06, 1,845.22 and 709.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.06, 1,845.22 and 709.58 is: 1,065.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.06 : 1,845.22 = 709.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.06/1,845.22 = 709.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.06x = 1,845.22 × 709.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.06x = 1,309,331.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,331.21/1,229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.31

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