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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.76, 1,825.56 and 1,120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.76, 1,825.56 and 1,120.56 is: 1,679.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.76 : 1,825.56 = 1,120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.76/1,825.56 = 1,120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.76x = 1,825.56 × 1,120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.76x = 2,045,649.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,649.51/1,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.85

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