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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.77, 1,681.32 and 1,171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.77, 1,681.32 and 1,171.62 is: 1,616.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.77 : 1,681.32 = 1,171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.77/1,681.32 = 1,171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.77x = 1,681.32 × 1,171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.77x = 1,969,868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,868.14/1,218.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.28

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