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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.08, 2,019.47 and 1,201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.08, 2,019.47 and 1,201.14 is: 1,799.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.08 : 2,019.47 = 1,201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.08/2,019.47 = 1,201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.08x = 2,019.47 × 1,201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.08x = 2,425,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,671.90/1,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.35

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