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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.48, 1,682.38 and 1,100.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.48, 1,682.38 and 1,100.22 is: 1,519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.48 : 1,682.38 = 1,100.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.48/1,682.38 = 1,100.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.48x = 1,682.38 × 1,100.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.48x = 1,850,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,988.12/1,218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.10

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