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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.24, 1,825.74 and 1,055.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.24, 1,825.74 and 1,055.16 is: 1,581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.24 : 1,825.74 = 1,055.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.24/1,825.74 = 1,055.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.24x = 1,825.74 × 1,055.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.24x = 1,926,447.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,447.82/1,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.34

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