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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.24, 1,828.05 and 640.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.24, 1,828.05 and 640.90 is: 960.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.24 : 1,828.05 = 640.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.24/1,828.05 = 640.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.24x = 1,828.05 × 640.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.24x = 1,171,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,597.25/1,219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.92

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