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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.38, 1,831.19 and 1,059.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.38, 1,831.19 and 1,059.19 is: 1,589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.38 : 1,831.19 = 1,059.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.38/1,831.19 = 1,059.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.38x = 1,831.19 × 1,059.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.38x = 1,939,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,578.14/1,220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.32

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