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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.92, 1,701.96 and 1,190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.92, 1,701.96 and 1,190.28 is: 1,652.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.92 : 1,701.96 = 1,190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.92/1,701.96 = 1,190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.92x = 1,701.96 × 1,190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.92x = 2,025,808.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,808.95/1,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.48

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