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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.52, 1,690.38 and 1,004.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.52, 1,690.38 and 1,004.76 is: 1,384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.52 : 1,690.38 = 1,004.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.52/1,690.38 = 1,004.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.52x = 1,690.38 × 1,004.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.52x = 1,698,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,426.21/1,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.75

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