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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.56, 1,689.48 and 1,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.56, 1,689.48 and 1,004.16 is: 1,384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.56 : 1,689.48 = 1,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.56/1,689.48 = 1,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.56x = 1,689.48 × 1,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.56x = 1,696,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,508.24/1,225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.27

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