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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.58, 1,826.50 and 1,151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.58, 1,826.50 and 1,151.98 is: 1,728.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.58 : 1,826.50 = 1,151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.58/1,826.50 = 1,151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.58x = 1,826.50 × 1,151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.58x = 2,104,091.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,091.47/1,217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.09

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