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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.80, 1,662.14 and 1,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.80, 1,662.14 and 1,163.20 is: 1,595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.80 : 1,662.14 = 1,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.80/1,662.14 = 1,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.80x = 1,662.14 × 1,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.80x = 1,933,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,401.25/1,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.48

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