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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.44, 1,832.96 and 1,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.44, 1,832.96 and 1,140.44 is: 1,711.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.44 : 1,832.96 = 1,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.44/1,832.96 = 1,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.44x = 1,832.96 × 1,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.44x = 2,090,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,380.90/1,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.41

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