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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.71, 1,820.04 and 1,030.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.71, 1,820.04 and 1,030.62 is: 1,542.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.71 : 1,820.04 = 1,030.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.71/1,820.04 = 1,030.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.71x = 1,820.04 × 1,030.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.71x = 1,875,769.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,769.62/1,215.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.95

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