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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.04, 1,690.02 and 876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.04, 1,690.02 and 876.52 is: 1,210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.04 : 1,690.02 = 876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.04/1,690.02 = 876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.04x = 1,690.02 × 876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.04x = 1,481,336.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,336.33/1,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.20

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