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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.52, 1,831.51 and 1,121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.52, 1,831.51 and 1,121.26 is: 1,682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.52 : 1,831.51 = 1,121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.52/1,831.51 = 1,121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.52x = 1,831.51 × 1,121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.52x = 2,053,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,593.30/1,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.56

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