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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.48, 1,814.22 and 1,002.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.48, 1,814.22 and 1,002.12 is: 1,503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.48 : 1,814.22 = 1,002.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.48/1,814.22 = 1,002.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.48x = 1,814.22 × 1,002.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.48x = 1,818,066.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,066.15/1,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.18

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