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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.84, 1,827.48 and 1,195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.84, 1,827.48 and 1,195.43 is: 1,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.84 : 1,827.48 = 1,195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.84/1,827.48 = 1,195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.84x = 1,827.48 × 1,195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.84x = 2,184,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,624.42/1,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.73

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