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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.70, 1,827.27 and 671.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.70, 1,827.27 and 671.42 is: 1,005.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.70 : 1,827.27 = 671.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.70/1,827.27 = 671.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.70x = 1,827.27 × 671.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.70x = 1,226,865.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,865.62/1,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.87

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