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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.50, 1,819.16 and 1,149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.50, 1,819.16 and 1,149.49 is: 1,713.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.50 : 1,819.16 = 1,149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.50/1,819.16 = 1,149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.50x = 1,819.16 × 1,149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.50x = 2,091,106.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,106.23/1,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.32

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