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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213, 1,809.43 and 1,172.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213, 1,809.43 and 1,172.51 is: 1,749.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213 : 1,809.43 = 1,172.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213/1,809.43 = 1,172.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213x = 1,809.43 × 1,172.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213x = 2,121,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,574.77/1,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.03

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