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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.99, 1,975.89 and 1,211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.99, 1,975.89 and 1,211.59 is: 1,670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.99 : 1,975.89 = 1,211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.99/1,975.89 = 1,211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.99x = 1,975.89 × 1,211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.99x = 2,393,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,968.57/1,432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.61

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