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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.84, 1,682.40 and 1,104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.84, 1,682.40 and 1,104.64 is: 1,523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.84 : 1,682.40 = 1,104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.84/1,682.40 = 1,104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.84x = 1,682.40 × 1,104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.84x = 1,858,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,446.34/1,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.52

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