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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.67, 1,828.79 and 1,012.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.67, 1,828.79 and 1,012.55 is: 1,521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.67 : 1,828.79 = 1,012.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.67/1,828.79 = 1,012.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.67x = 1,828.79 × 1,012.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.67x = 1,851,741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,741.31/1,216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.97

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