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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.79, 1,412.84 and 884.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.79, 1,412.84 and 884.61 is: 1,219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.79 : 1,412.84 = 884.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.79/1,412.84 = 884.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.79x = 1,412.84 × 884.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.79x = 1,249,814.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,814.60/1,024.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.59

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