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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.10, 1,840.95 and 861.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.10, 1,840.95 and 861.90 is: 1,290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.10 : 1,840.95 = 861.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.10/1,840.95 = 861.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.10x = 1,840.95 × 861.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.10x = 1,586,714.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,714.81/1,229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.96

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