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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.28, 1,683.60 and 1,086.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.28, 1,683.60 and 1,086.12 is: 1,502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.28 : 1,683.60 = 1,086.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.28/1,683.60 = 1,086.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.28x = 1,683.60 × 1,086.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.28x = 1,828,591.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,591.63/1,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.19

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