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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.06, 1,826.19 and 831.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.06, 1,826.19 and 831.54 is: 1,247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.06 : 1,826.19 = 831.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.06/1,826.19 = 831.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.06x = 1,826.19 × 831.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.06x = 1,518,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,550.03/1,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.72

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