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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.84, 1,822.44 and 1,136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.84, 1,822.44 and 1,136.48 is: 1,700.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.84 : 1,822.44 = 1,136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.84/1,822.44 = 1,136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.84x = 1,822.44 × 1,136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.84x = 2,071,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,166.61/1,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.69

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