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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.98, 1,845.23 and 681.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.98, 1,845.23 and 681.01 is: 1,021.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.98 : 1,845.23 = 681.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.98/1,845.23 = 681.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.98x = 1,845.23 × 681.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.98x = 1,256,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,620.08/1,229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.66

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