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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.32, 1,812.20 and 541.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.32, 1,812.20 and 541.41 is: 811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.32 : 1,812.20 = 541.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.32/1,812.20 = 541.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.32x = 1,812.20 × 541.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.32x = 981,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,143.20/1,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.32

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