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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.60, 1,676.56 and 1,121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.60, 1,676.56 and 1,121.44 is: 1,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.60 : 1,676.56 = 1,121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.60/1,676.56 = 1,121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.60x = 1,676.56 × 1,121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.60x = 1,880,161.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,161.45/1,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.24

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