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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.74, 2,096.35 and 1,224.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.74, 2,096.35 and 1,224.99 is: 1,835.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.74 : 2,096.35 = 1,224.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.74/2,096.35 = 1,224.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.74x = 2,096.35 × 1,224.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.74x = 2,568,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,004.72/1,398.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.95

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