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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.94, 2,029.63 and 1,228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.94, 2,029.63 and 1,228.72 is: 1,833.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.94 : 2,029.63 = 1,228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.94/2,029.63 = 1,228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.94x = 2,029.63 × 1,228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.94x = 2,493,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,843.44/1,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.79

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