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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.19, 1,688.26 and 804.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.19, 1,688.26 and 804.37 is: 1,109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.19 : 1,688.26 = 804.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.19/1,688.26 = 804.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.19x = 1,688.26 × 804.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.19x = 1,357,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,981.67/1,224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.29

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