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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.56, 1,697.12 and 1,105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.56, 1,697.12 and 1,105.02 is: 1,525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.56 : 1,697.12 = 1,105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.56/1,697.12 = 1,105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.56x = 1,697.12 × 1,105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.56x = 1,875,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,351.54/1,229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.22

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