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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.76, 1,828.32 and 1,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.76, 1,828.32 and 1,036.32 is: 1,555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.76 : 1,828.32 = 1,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.76/1,828.32 = 1,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.76x = 1,828.32 × 1,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.76x = 1,894,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,724.58/1,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.91

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