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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.72, 1,813.67 and 1,182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.72, 1,813.67 and 1,182.24 is: 1,763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.72 : 1,813.67 = 1,182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.72/1,813.67 = 1,182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.72x = 1,813.67 × 1,182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.72x = 2,144,187.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,187.31/1,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.72

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