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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.22, 2,058.72 and 1,215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.22, 2,058.72 and 1,215.19 is: 1,813.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.22 : 2,058.72 = 1,215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.22/2,058.72 = 1,215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.22x = 2,058.72 × 1,215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.22x = 2,501,735.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,735.96/1,379.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.88

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