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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.56, 1,866.18 and 1,212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.56, 1,866.18 and 1,212.52 is: 1,669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.56 : 1,866.18 = 1,212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.56/1,866.18 = 1,212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.56x = 1,866.18 × 1,212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.56x = 2,262,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,780.57/1,355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.26

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