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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.66, 1,842.62 and 682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.66, 1,842.62 and 682 is: 1,021.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.66 : 1,842.62 = 682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.66/1,842.62 = 682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.66x = 1,842.62 × 682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.66x = 1,256,666.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,666.84/1,229.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.96

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