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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.69, 1,688.94 and 804.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.69, 1,688.94 and 804.87 is: 1,109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.69 : 1,688.94 = 804.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.69/1,688.94 = 804.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.69x = 1,688.94 × 804.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.69x = 1,359,377.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,377.14/1,224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.98

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