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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.46, 1,827.04 and 1,150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.46, 1,827.04 and 1,150.05 is: 1,716.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.46 : 1,827.04 = 1,150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.46/1,827.04 = 1,150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.46x = 1,827.04 × 1,150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.46x = 2,101,178.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,178.47/1,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.01

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