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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.41, 2,139.99 and 1,220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.41, 2,139.99 and 1,220.93 is: 1,684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.41 : 2,139.99 = 1,220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.41/2,139.99 = 1,220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.41x = 2,139.99 × 1,220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.41x = 2,612,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,777.99/1,551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.13

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