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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.60, 1,840.80 and 1,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.60, 1,840.80 and 1,085.60 is: 1,625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.60 : 1,840.80 = 1,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.60/1,840.80 = 1,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.60x = 1,840.80 × 1,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.60x = 1,998,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,372.48/1,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.22

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