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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.89, 1,826.01 and 1,124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.89, 1,826.01 and 1,124.01 is: 1,686.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.89 : 1,826.01 = 1,124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.89/1,826.01 = 1,124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.89x = 1,826.01 × 1,124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.89x = 2,052,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,453.50/1,216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.64

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