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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.57, 1,830.18 and 1,058.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.57, 1,830.18 and 1,058.49 is: 1,585.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.57 : 1,830.18 = 1,058.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.57/1,830.18 = 1,058.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.57x = 1,830.18 × 1,058.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.57x = 1,937,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,227.23/1,221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.85

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