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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.17, 1,782.18 and 821.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.17, 1,782.18 and 821.11 is: 1,229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.17 : 1,782.18 = 821.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.17/1,782.18 = 821.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.17x = 1,782.18 × 821.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.17x = 1,463,367.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,367.41/1,190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.55

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