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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.24, 1,687.53 and 830.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.24, 1,687.53 and 830.58 is: 1,144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.24 : 1,687.53 = 830.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.24/1,687.53 = 830.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.24x = 1,687.53 × 830.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.24x = 1,401,628.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,628.67/1,224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.90

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