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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.68, 1,811.16 and 825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.68, 1,811.16 and 825.12 is: 1,234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.68 : 1,811.16 = 825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.68/1,811.16 = 825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.68x = 1,811.16 × 825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.68x = 1,494,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,424.34/1,210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.37

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