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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.75, 1,826.91 and 671.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.75, 1,826.91 and 671.19 is: 1,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.75 : 1,826.91 = 671.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.75/1,826.91 = 671.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.75x = 1,826.91 × 671.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.75x = 1,226,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,203.72/1,218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.12

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