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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.76, 1,844.88 and 653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.76, 1,844.88 and 653.28 is: 980.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.76 : 1,844.88 = 653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.76/1,844.88 = 653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.76x = 1,844.88 × 653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.76x = 1,205,223.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,223.21/1,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.05

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