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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.24, 2,027.39 and 1,224.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.24, 2,027.39 and 1,224.53 is: 1,833.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.24 : 2,027.39 = 1,224.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.24/2,027.39 = 1,224.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.24x = 2,027.39 × 1,224.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.24x = 2,482,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,608.01/1,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.21

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