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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.10, 1,834.70 and 704.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.10, 1,834.70 and 704.35 is: 1,055.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.10 : 1,834.70 = 704.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.10/1,834.70 = 704.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.10x = 1,834.70 × 704.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.10x = 1,292,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,262.84/1,224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.69

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