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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.80, 1,818.96 and 1,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.80, 1,818.96 and 1,069 is: 1,600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.80 : 1,818.96 = 1,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.80/1,818.96 = 1,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.80x = 1,818.96 × 1,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.80x = 1,944,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,468.24/1,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.65

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