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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217, 1,682.66 and 1,162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217, 1,682.66 and 1,162.60 is: 1,607.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217 : 1,682.66 = 1,162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217/1,682.66 = 1,162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217x = 1,682.66 × 1,162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217x = 1,956,260.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,260.52/1,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.44

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