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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.58, 1,807.97 and 1,190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.58, 1,807.97 and 1,190.71 is: 1,775.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.58 : 1,807.97 = 1,190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.58/1,807.97 = 1,190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.58x = 1,807.97 × 1,190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.58x = 2,152,767.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,767.96/1,212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.36

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