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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.88, 2,070.38 and 1,231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.88, 2,070.38 and 1,231.22 is: 1,844.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.88 : 2,070.38 = 1,231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.88/2,070.38 = 1,231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.88x = 2,070.38 × 1,231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.88x = 2,549,093.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,093.26/1,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.66

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