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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.51, 1,814.42 and 1,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.51, 1,814.42 and 1,125.24 is: 1,679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.51 : 1,814.42 = 1,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.51/1,814.42 = 1,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.51x = 1,814.42 × 1,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.51x = 2,041,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,652.33/1,215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.67

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