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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.28, 1,676.46 and 1,081.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.28, 1,676.46 and 1,081.08 is: 1,492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.28 : 1,676.46 = 1,081.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.28/1,676.46 = 1,081.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.28x = 1,676.46 × 1,081.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.28x = 1,812,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,387.38/1,214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.56

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