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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.72, 2,059.47 and 1,215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.72, 2,059.47 and 1,215.69 is: 1,814.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.72 : 2,059.47 = 1,215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.72/2,059.47 = 1,215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.72x = 2,059.47 × 1,215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.72x = 2,503,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,677.08/1,379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.63

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