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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.32, 1,819.92 and 1,195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.32, 1,819.92 and 1,195.92 is: 1,783.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.32 : 1,819.92 = 1,195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.32/1,819.92 = 1,195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.32x = 1,819.92 × 1,195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.32x = 2,176,478.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,478.73/1,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.53

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