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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.15, 1,832.26 and 604.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.15, 1,832.26 and 604.51 is: 907.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.15 : 1,832.26 = 604.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.15/1,832.26 = 604.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.15x = 1,832.26 × 604.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.15x = 1,107,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,613.40/1,221.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.02

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