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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.81, 1,837.21 and 678.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.81, 1,837.21 and 678.14 is: 1,017.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.81 : 1,837.21 = 678.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.81/1,837.21 = 678.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.81x = 1,837.21 × 678.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.81x = 1,245,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,885.91/1,224.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.21

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