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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.68, 2,017.20 and 1,201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.68, 2,017.20 and 1,201.16 is: 1,797.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.68 : 2,017.20 = 1,201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.68/2,017.20 = 1,201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.68x = 2,017.20 × 1,201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.68x = 2,422,979.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,979.95/1,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.89

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