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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.61, 1,661.40 and 811.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.61, 1,661.40 and 811.38 is: 1,120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.61 : 1,661.40 = 811.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.61/1,661.40 = 811.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.61x = 1,661.40 × 811.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.61x = 1,348,026.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,026.73/1,202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.92

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