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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.54, 1,807.24 and 1,210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.54, 1,807.24 and 1,210.44 is: 1,801.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.54 : 1,807.24 = 1,210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.54/1,807.24 = 1,210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.54x = 1,807.24 × 1,210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.54x = 2,187,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,558.20/1,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.13

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