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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.54, 1,833.06 and 1,018.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.54, 1,833.06 and 1,018.62 is: 1,528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.54 : 1,833.06 = 1,018.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.54/1,833.06 = 1,018.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.54x = 1,833.06 × 1,018.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.54x = 1,867,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,191.58/1,221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.56

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