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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.14, 1,814.73 and 661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.14, 1,814.73 and 661.70 is: 993.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.14 : 1,814.73 = 661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.14/1,814.73 = 661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.14x = 1,814.73 × 661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.14x = 1,200,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,811.38/1,209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.12

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