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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.95, 1,689.98 and 805.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.95, 1,689.98 and 805.53 is: 1,111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.95 : 1,689.98 = 805.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.95/1,689.98 = 805.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.95x = 1,689.98 × 805.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.95x = 1,361,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,329.59/1,224.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.34

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