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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.90, 1,821.11 and 727.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.90, 1,821.11 and 727.93 is: 1,090.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.90 : 1,821.11 = 727.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.90/1,821.11 = 727.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.90x = 1,821.11 × 727.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.90x = 1,325,637.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,637.87/1,215.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.25

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