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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.23, 1,688.98 and 804.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.23, 1,688.98 and 804.81 is: 1,110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.23 : 1,688.98 = 804.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.23/1,688.98 = 804.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.23x = 1,688.98 × 804.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.23x = 1,359,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,307.99/1,224.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.34

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