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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.28, 1,827.42 and 1,106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.28, 1,827.42 and 1,106.92 is: 1,660.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.28 : 1,827.42 = 1,106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.28/1,827.42 = 1,106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.28x = 1,827.42 × 1,106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.28x = 2,022,807.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,807.75/1,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.38

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