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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.72, 1,834.88 and 1,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.72, 1,834.88 and 1,030.96 is: 1,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.72 : 1,834.88 = 1,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.72/1,834.88 = 1,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.72x = 1,834.88 × 1,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.72x = 1,891,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,687.88/1,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.59

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