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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.04, 1,689.06 and 991.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.04, 1,689.06 and 991.72 is: 1,368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.04 : 1,689.06 = 991.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.04/1,689.06 = 991.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.04x = 1,689.06 × 991.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.04x = 1,675,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,074.58/1,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.48

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