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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.20, 1,672.44 and 1,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.20, 1,672.44 and 1,071.20 is: 1,481.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.20 : 1,672.44 = 1,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.20/1,672.44 = 1,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.20x = 1,672.44 × 1,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.20x = 1,791,517.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,517.73/1,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.57

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