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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.90, 1,669.23 and 1,049.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.90, 1,669.23 and 1,049.88 is: 1,441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.90 : 1,669.23 = 1,049.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.90/1,669.23 = 1,049.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.90x = 1,669.23 × 1,049.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.90x = 1,752,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,491.19/1,215.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.31

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