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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.09, 1,823.21 and 1,047.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.09, 1,823.21 and 1,047.48 is: 1,563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.09 : 1,823.21 = 1,047.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.09/1,823.21 = 1,047.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.09x = 1,823.21 × 1,047.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.09x = 1,909,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,776.01/1,221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.99

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