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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.17, 1,870.89 and 1,184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.17, 1,870.89 and 1,184.21 is: 1,630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.17 : 1,870.89 = 1,184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.17/1,870.89 = 1,184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.17x = 1,870.89 × 1,184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.17x = 2,215,526.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,526.65/1,359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.06

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