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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.83, 2,063.19 and 1,216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.83, 2,063.19 and 1,216.06 is: 1,677.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.83 : 2,063.19 = 1,216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.83/2,063.19 = 1,216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.83x = 2,063.19 × 1,216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.83x = 2,508,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,962.83/1,495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.30

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