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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.59, 1,825.72 and 1,055.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.59, 1,825.72 and 1,055.56 is: 1,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.59 : 1,825.72 = 1,055.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.59/1,825.72 = 1,055.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.59x = 1,825.72 × 1,055.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.59x = 1,927,157.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,157.00/1,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.17

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