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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.70, 1,824.23 and 1,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.70, 1,824.23 and 1,012.72 is: 1,519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.70 : 1,824.23 = 1,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.70/1,824.23 = 1,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.70x = 1,824.23 × 1,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.70x = 1,847,434.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,434.21/1,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.65

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