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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.67, 1,895.21 and 1,220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.67, 1,895.21 and 1,220.15 is: 1,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.67 : 1,895.21 = 1,220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.67/1,895.21 = 1,220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.67x = 1,895.21 × 1,220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.67x = 2,312,439.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,439.12/1,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.85

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