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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.88, 1,826.05 and 1,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.88, 1,826.05 and 1,223.46 is: 1,690.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.88 : 1,826.05 = 1,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.88/1,826.05 = 1,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.88x = 1,826.05 × 1,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.88x = 2,234,106.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,106.76/1,321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.10

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