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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.58, 1,666.25 and 1,199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.58, 1,666.25 and 1,199.17 is: 1,643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.58 : 1,666.25 = 1,199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.58/1,666.25 = 1,199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.58x = 1,666.25 × 1,199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.58x = 1,998,117.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,117.01/1,215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.76

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