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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.08, 1,809.34 and 1,120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.08, 1,809.34 and 1,120.64 is: 1,672.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.08 : 1,809.34 = 1,120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.08/1,809.34 = 1,120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.08x = 1,809.34 × 1,120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.08x = 2,027,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,618.78/1,212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.84

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