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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.12, 2,062.51 and 1,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.12, 2,062.51 and 1,229 is: 1,850.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.12 : 2,062.51 = 1,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.12/2,062.51 = 1,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.12x = 2,062.51 × 1,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.12x = 2,534,824.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,824.79/1,370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.08

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