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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.47, 1,816.61 and 561.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.47, 1,816.61 and 561.66 is: 842.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.47 : 1,816.61 = 561.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.47/1,816.61 = 561.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.47x = 1,816.61 × 561.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.47x = 1,020,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,317.17/1,210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.91

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