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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.68, 1,830.36 and 1,195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.68, 1,830.36 and 1,195.76 is: 1,791.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.68 : 1,830.36 = 1,195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.68/1,830.36 = 1,195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.68x = 1,830.36 × 1,195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.68x = 2,188,671.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,671.27/1,221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.53

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