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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.86, 1,667.28 and 1,069.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.86, 1,667.28 and 1,069.38 is: 1,471.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.86 : 1,667.28 = 1,069.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.86/1,667.28 = 1,069.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.86x = 1,667.28 × 1,069.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.86x = 1,782,955.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,955.89/1,211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.26

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