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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.59, 1,927.36 and 1,213.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.59, 1,927.36 and 1,213.15 is: 1,818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.59 : 1,927.36 = 1,213.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.59/1,927.36 = 1,213.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.59x = 1,927.36 × 1,213.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.59x = 2,338,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,176.78/1,285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.76

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