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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.61, 1,859.56 and 1,221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.61, 1,859.56 and 1,221.01 is: 1,681.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.61 : 1,859.56 = 1,221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.61/1,859.56 = 1,221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.61x = 1,859.56 × 1,221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.61x = 2,270,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,541.36/1,350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.12

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