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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.48, 1,668.10 and 1,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.48, 1,668.10 and 1,191.44 is: 1,636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.48 : 1,668.10 = 1,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.48/1,668.10 = 1,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.48x = 1,668.10 × 1,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.48x = 1,987,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,441.06/1,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.45

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