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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.02, 1,835.67 and 703.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.02, 1,835.67 and 703.93 is: 1,055.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.02 : 1,835.67 = 703.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.02/1,835.67 = 703.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.02x = 1,835.67 × 703.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.02x = 1,292,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,183.18/1,224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.69

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