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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.02, 1,845.89 and 820.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.02, 1,845.89 and 820.73 is: 1,228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.02 : 1,845.89 = 820.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.02/1,845.89 = 820.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.02x = 1,845.89 × 820.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.02x = 1,514,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,980.89/1,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.67

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