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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.68, 1,814.72 and 551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.68, 1,814.72 and 551.60 is: 827.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.68 : 1,814.72 = 551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.68/1,814.72 = 551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.68x = 1,814.72 × 551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.68x = 1,000,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,999.55/1,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.49

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