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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.12, 1,819.20 and 923.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.12, 1,819.20 and 923.81 is: 1,383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.12 : 1,819.20 = 923.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.12/1,819.20 = 923.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.12x = 1,819.20 × 923.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.12x = 1,680,586.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,586.06/1,215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.06

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