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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.81, 1,979.17 and 1,229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.81, 1,979.17 and 1,229.69 is: 1,835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.81 : 1,979.17 = 1,229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.81/1,979.17 = 1,229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.81x = 1,979.17 × 1,229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.81x = 2,433,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,752.59/1,325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.68

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