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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.33, 1,679.22 and 1,184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.33, 1,679.22 and 1,184.22 is: 1,636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.33 : 1,679.22 = 1,184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.33/1,679.22 = 1,184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.33x = 1,679.22 × 1,184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.33x = 1,988,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,565.91/1,215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.24

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