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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.66, 1,690.36 and 1,004.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.66, 1,690.36 and 1,004.12 is: 1,385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.66 : 1,690.36 = 1,004.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.66/1,690.36 = 1,004.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.66x = 1,690.36 × 1,004.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.66x = 1,697,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,324.28/1,224.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.96

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