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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.76, 1,845.18 and 652.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.76, 1,845.18 and 652.68 is: 979.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.76 : 1,845.18 = 652.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.76/1,845.18 = 652.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.76x = 1,845.18 × 652.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.76x = 1,204,312.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,312.08/1,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.31

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