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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.40, 1,993.55 and 1,213.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.40, 1,993.55 and 1,213.65 is: 1,821.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.40 : 1,993.55 = 1,213.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.40/1,993.55 = 1,213.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.40x = 1,993.55 × 1,213.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.40x = 2,419,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,465.89/1,328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.34

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