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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.08, 1,685.12 and 904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.08, 1,685.12 and 904.80 is: 1,249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.08 : 1,685.12 = 904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.08/1,685.12 = 904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.08x = 1,685.12 × 904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.08x = 1,524,696.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,696.58/1,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.67

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