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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.64, 2,055.88 and 819.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.64, 2,055.88 and 819.12 is: 1,228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.64 : 2,055.88 = 819.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.64/2,055.88 = 819.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.64x = 2,055.88 × 819.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.64x = 1,684,012.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,012.43/1,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.63

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