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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.63, 2,074.68 and 1,224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.63, 2,074.68 and 1,224.34 is: 1,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.63 : 2,074.68 = 1,224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.63/2,074.68 = 1,224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.63x = 2,074.68 × 1,224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.63x = 2,540,103.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,103.34/1,504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.20

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