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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.08, 1,670.94 and 1,132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.08, 1,670.94 and 1,132.44 is: 1,559.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.08 : 1,670.94 = 1,132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.08/1,670.94 = 1,132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.08x = 1,670.94 × 1,132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.08x = 1,892,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,239.29/1,213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.86

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