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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.04, 1,689.84 and 1,040.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.04, 1,689.84 and 1,040.04 is: 1,433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.04 : 1,689.84 = 1,040.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.04/1,689.84 = 1,040.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.04x = 1,689.84 × 1,040.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.04x = 1,757,501.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,501.19/1,226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.48

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