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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.38, 1,826.72 and 1,069.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.38, 1,826.72 and 1,069.58 is: 1,607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.38 : 1,826.72 = 1,069.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.38/1,826.72 = 1,069.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.38x = 1,826.72 × 1,069.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.38x = 1,953,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,823.18/1,215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.58

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