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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.94, 1,846.35 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.94, 1,846.35 and 682.56 is: 1,024.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.94 : 1,846.35 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.94/1,846.35 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.94x = 1,846.35 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.94x = 1,260,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,244.66/1,229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.64

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