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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.80, 1,831.80 and 1,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.80, 1,831.80 and 1,030.40 is: 1,541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.80 : 1,831.80 = 1,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.80/1,831.80 = 1,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.80x = 1,831.80 × 1,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.80x = 1,887,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,486.72/1,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.06

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