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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.48, 1,812.54 and 661.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.48, 1,812.54 and 661.52 is: 990.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.48 : 1,812.54 = 661.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.48/1,812.54 = 661.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.48x = 1,812.54 × 661.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.48x = 1,199,031.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,031.46/1,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.54

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