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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.45, 1,814.19 and 662.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.45, 1,814.19 and 662.10 is: 993.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.45 : 1,814.19 = 662.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.45/1,814.19 = 662.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.45x = 1,814.19 × 662.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.45x = 1,201,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,175.20/1,209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.16

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