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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.96, 1,681.32 and 1,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.96, 1,681.32 and 1,033.68 is: 1,425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.96 : 1,681.32 = 1,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.96/1,681.32 = 1,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.96x = 1,681.32 × 1,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.96x = 1,737,946.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,946.86/1,218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.76

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