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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.40, 1,819.86 and 1,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.40, 1,819.86 and 1,010.20 is: 1,512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.40 : 1,819.86 = 1,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.40/1,819.86 = 1,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.40x = 1,819.86 × 1,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.40x = 1,838,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,422.57/1,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.61

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