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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.97, 1,769.37 and 810.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.97, 1,769.37 and 810.99 is: 1,214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.97 : 1,769.37 = 810.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.97/1,769.37 = 810.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.97x = 1,769.37 × 810.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.97x = 1,434,941.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,941.38/1,181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.03

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