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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.72, 1,813.41 and 1,186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.72, 1,813.41 and 1,186.92 is: 1,770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.72 : 1,813.41 = 1,186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.72/1,813.41 = 1,186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.72x = 1,813.41 × 1,186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.72x = 2,152,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,372.60/1,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.45

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