Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.20, 1,419 and 1,012.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,012.20, 1,419 and 1,012.20 is: 1,419
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,012.20 : 1,419 = 1,012.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,012.20/1,419 = 1,012.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,012.20x = 1,419 × 1,012.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,012.20x = 1,436,311.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,436,311.80/1,012.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,419
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