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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.52, 1,698.46 and 856.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.52, 1,698.46 and 856.31 is: 1,182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.52 : 1,698.46 = 856.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.52/1,698.46 = 856.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.52x = 1,698.46 × 856.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.52x = 1,454,410.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,410.39/1,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.91

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