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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.48, 1,690.02 and 804.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.48, 1,690.02 and 804.09 is: 1,109.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.48 : 1,690.02 = 804.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.48/1,690.02 = 804.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.48x = 1,690.02 × 804.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.48x = 1,358,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,928.18/1,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.80

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