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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.84, 1,838.88 and 677.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.84, 1,838.88 and 677.28 is: 1,016.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.84 : 1,838.88 = 677.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.84/1,838.88 = 677.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.84x = 1,838.88 × 677.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.84x = 1,245,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,436.65/1,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.82

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