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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.74, 2,011.24 and 1,204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.74, 2,011.24 and 1,204.35 is: 1,794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.74 : 2,011.24 = 1,204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.74/2,011.24 = 1,204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.74x = 2,011.24 × 1,204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.74x = 2,422,236.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,236.89/1,349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.60

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