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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.04, 1,837.08 and 639.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.04, 1,837.08 and 639.70 is: 960.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.04 : 1,837.08 = 639.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.04/1,837.08 = 639.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.04x = 1,837.08 × 639.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.04x = 1,175,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,175.48/1,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.08

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