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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.32, 1,814.20 and 661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.32, 1,814.20 and 661.20 is: 991.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.32 : 1,814.20 = 661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.32/1,814.20 = 661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.32x = 1,814.20 × 661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.32x = 1,199,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,549.04/1,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.92

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