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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.74, 1,820.61 and 1,154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.74, 1,820.61 and 1,154.71 is: 1,732.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.74 : 1,820.61 = 1,154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.74/1,820.61 = 1,154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.74x = 1,820.61 × 1,154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.74x = 2,102,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,276.57/1,213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.07

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