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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.60, 1,682.40 and 924.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.60, 1,682.40 and 924.37 is: 1,275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.60 : 1,682.40 = 924.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.60/1,682.40 = 924.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.60x = 1,682.40 × 924.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.60x = 1,555,160.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,160.09/1,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.14

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