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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.24, 2,094.12 and 1,223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.24, 2,094.12 and 1,223.49 is: 1,833.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.24 : 2,094.12 = 1,223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.24/2,094.12 = 1,223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.24x = 2,094.12 × 1,223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.24x = 2,562,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,134.88/1,397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.72

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