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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.88, 1,690.04 and 977.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.88, 1,690.04 and 977.24 is: 1,343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.88 : 1,690.04 = 977.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.88/1,690.04 = 977.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.88x = 1,690.04 × 977.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.88x = 1,651,566.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,566.24/1,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.97

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