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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.25, 1,842.24 and 681.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.25, 1,842.24 and 681.69 is: 1,021.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.25 : 1,842.24 = 681.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.25/1,842.24 = 681.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.25x = 1,842.24 × 681.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.25x = 1,255,836.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,836.59/1,229.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.63

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