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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.60, 1,815.90 and 663.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.60, 1,815.90 and 663.86 is: 995.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.60 : 1,815.90 = 663.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.60/1,815.90 = 663.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.60x = 1,815.90 × 663.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.60x = 1,205,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,503.37/1,210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.79

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