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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.68, 1,826.98 and 1,081.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.68, 1,826.98 and 1,081.76 is: 1,623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.68 : 1,826.98 = 1,081.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.68/1,826.98 = 1,081.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.68x = 1,826.98 × 1,081.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.68x = 1,976,342.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,342.05/1,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.04

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