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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.12, 1,827.78 and 670.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.12, 1,827.78 and 670.15 is: 1,005.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.12 : 1,827.78 = 670.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.12/1,827.78 = 670.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.12x = 1,827.78 × 670.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.12x = 1,224,886.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,886.77/1,218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.56

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