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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.92, 1,833.78 and 1,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.92, 1,833.78 and 1,005.24 is: 1,514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.92 : 1,833.78 = 1,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.92/1,833.78 = 1,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.92x = 1,833.78 × 1,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.92x = 1,843,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,389.01/1,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.80

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