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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.16, 1,815.96 and 662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.16, 1,815.96 and 662.68 is: 994.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.16 : 1,815.96 = 662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.16/1,815.96 = 662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.16x = 1,815.96 × 662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.16x = 1,203,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,400.37/1,210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.41

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