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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224, 1,837.62 and 1,051.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224, 1,837.62 and 1,051.74 is: 1,579.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224 : 1,837.62 = 1,051.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224/1,837.62 = 1,051.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224x = 1,837.62 × 1,051.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224x = 1,932,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,698.46/1,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.00

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