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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.60, 1,820.40 and 1,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.60, 1,820.40 and 1,079.20 is: 1,618.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.60 : 1,820.40 = 1,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.60/1,820.40 = 1,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.60x = 1,820.40 × 1,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.60x = 1,964,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,575.68/1,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.80

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