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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.31, 1,811.81 and 1,014.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.31, 1,811.81 and 1,014.29 is: 1,518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.31 : 1,811.81 = 1,014.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.31/1,811.81 = 1,014.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.31x = 1,811.81 × 1,014.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.31x = 1,837,686.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,686.63/1,210.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.37

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