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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.52, 1,689.08 and 804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.52, 1,689.08 and 804.92 is: 1,110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.52 : 1,689.08 = 804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.52/1,689.08 = 804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.52x = 1,689.08 × 804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.52x = 1,359,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,574.27/1,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.29

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