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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.93, 1,847.25 and 683.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.93, 1,847.25 and 683.55 is: 1,025.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.93 : 1,847.25 = 683.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.93/1,847.25 = 683.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.93x = 1,847.25 × 683.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.93x = 1,262,687.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,687.74/1,230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.80

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