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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.33, 1,824.17 and 1,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.33, 1,824.17 and 1,126.20 is: 1,687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.33 : 1,824.17 = 1,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.33/1,824.17 = 1,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.33x = 1,824.17 × 1,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.33x = 2,054,387.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,387.80/1,217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.62

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