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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.50, 2,647.56 and 1,220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.50, 2,647.56 and 1,220.82 is: 1,684.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.50 : 2,647.56 = 1,220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.50/2,647.56 = 1,220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.50x = 2,647.56 × 1,220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.50x = 3,232,194.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,194.20/1,918.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.75

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