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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.98, 1,690.71 and 804.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.98, 1,690.71 and 804.59 is: 1,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.98 : 1,690.71 = 804.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.98/1,690.71 = 804.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.98x = 1,690.71 × 804.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.98x = 1,360,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,328.36/1,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.49

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