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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.67, 1,696.46 and 810.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.67, 1,696.46 and 810.25 is: 1,117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.67 : 1,696.46 = 810.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.67/1,696.46 = 810.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.67x = 1,696.46 × 810.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.67x = 1,374,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,554.50/1,229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.82

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