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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.48, 2,495.96 and 1,220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.48, 2,495.96 and 1,220.98 is: 1,682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.48 : 2,495.96 = 1,220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.48/2,495.96 = 1,220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.48x = 2,495.96 × 1,220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.48x = 3,047,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,517.24/1,811.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.34

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