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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.90, 1,905.98 and 1,230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.90, 1,905.98 and 1,230.22 is: 1,695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.90 : 1,905.98 = 1,230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.90/1,905.98 = 1,230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.90x = 1,905.98 × 1,230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.90x = 2,344,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,774.72/1,382.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.55

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