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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.28, 1,819.80 and 1,084.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.28, 1,819.80 and 1,084.14 is: 1,624.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.28 : 1,819.80 = 1,084.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.28/1,819.80 = 1,084.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.28x = 1,819.80 × 1,084.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.28x = 1,972,917.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,917.97/1,214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.76

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