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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.76, 1,812.48 and 624.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.76, 1,812.48 and 624.04 is: 934.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.76 : 1,812.48 = 624.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.76/1,812.48 = 624.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.76x = 1,812.48 × 624.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.76x = 1,131,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,060.02/1,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.95

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