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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.43, 1,988.55 and 1,215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.43, 1,988.55 and 1,215.03 is: 1,818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.43 : 1,988.55 = 1,215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.43/1,988.55 = 1,215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.43x = 1,988.55 × 1,215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.43x = 2,416,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,155.36/1,328.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.80

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