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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.28, 1,695.96 and 835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.28, 1,695.96 and 835.68 is: 1,152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.28 : 1,695.96 = 835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.28/1,695.96 = 835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.28x = 1,695.96 × 835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.28x = 1,417,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,279.85/1,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.93

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