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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.11, 1,813.89 and 551.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.11, 1,813.89 and 551.03 is: 826.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.11 : 1,813.89 = 551.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.11/1,813.89 = 551.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.11x = 1,813.89 × 551.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.11x = 999,498.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,498.74/1,209.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.64

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