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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.52, 1,815.90 and 1,141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.52, 1,815.90 and 1,141.48 is: 1,713.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.52 : 1,815.90 = 1,141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.52/1,815.90 = 1,141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.52x = 1,815.90 × 1,141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.52x = 2,072,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,813.53/1,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.75

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