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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.53, 1,812.68 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.53, 1,812.68 and 331.11 is: 496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.53 : 1,812.68 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.53/1,812.68 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.53x = 1,812.68 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.53x = 600,196.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,196.47/1,208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.63

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