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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216, 1,832.44 and 1,015.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216, 1,832.44 and 1,015.12 is: 1,529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216 : 1,832.44 = 1,015.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216/1,832.44 = 1,015.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216x = 1,832.44 × 1,015.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216x = 1,860,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,146.49/1,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.73

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