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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.99, 1,801.81 and 617.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.99, 1,801.81 and 617.27 is: 925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.99 : 1,801.81 = 617.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.99/1,801.81 = 617.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.99x = 1,801.81 × 617.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.99x = 1,112,205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,205.16/1,201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.30

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