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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.49, 2,027.77 and 1,224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.49, 2,027.77 and 1,224.79 is: 1,833.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.49 : 2,027.77 = 1,224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.49/2,027.77 = 1,224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.49x = 2,027.77 × 1,224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.49x = 2,483,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,592.42/1,354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.60

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