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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.72, 1,686.48 and 1,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.72, 1,686.48 and 1,090 is: 1,500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.72 : 1,686.48 = 1,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.72/1,686.48 = 1,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.72x = 1,686.48 × 1,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.72x = 1,838,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,263.20/1,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.97

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