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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.81, 1,688.46 and 874.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.81, 1,688.46 and 874.89 is: 1,206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.81 : 1,688.46 = 874.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.81/1,688.46 = 874.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.81x = 1,688.46 × 874.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.81x = 1,477,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,216.77/1,224.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.08

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