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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.60, 1,828.67 and 672.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.60, 1,828.67 and 672.11 is: 1,006.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.60 : 1,828.67 = 672.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.60/1,828.67 = 672.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.60x = 1,828.67 × 672.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.60x = 1,229,054.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,054.89/1,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.10

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