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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.52, 1,841.10 and 995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.52, 1,841.10 and 995.56 is: 1,496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.52 : 1,841.10 = 995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.52/1,841.10 = 995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.52x = 1,841.10 × 995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.52x = 1,832,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,925.52/1,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.85

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