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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.28, 1,827.50 and 1,045.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.28, 1,827.50 and 1,045.06 is: 1,568.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.28 : 1,827.50 = 1,045.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.28/1,827.50 = 1,045.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.28x = 1,827.50 × 1,045.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.28x = 1,909,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,837.36/1,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.93

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