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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.51, 2,079.04 and 1,228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.51, 2,079.04 and 1,228.61 is: 1,842.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.51 : 2,079.04 = 1,228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.51/2,079.04 = 1,228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.51x = 2,079.04 × 1,228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.51x = 2,554,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,329.33/1,386.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.27

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