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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.59, 1,822.11 and 1,084.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.59, 1,822.11 and 1,084.68 is: 1,495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.59 : 1,822.11 = 1,084.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.59/1,822.11 = 1,084.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.59x = 1,822.11 × 1,084.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.59x = 1,976,406.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,406.27/1,321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.48

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