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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.74, 1,816.97 and 552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.74, 1,816.97 and 552.70 is: 829.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.74 : 1,816.97 = 552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.74/1,816.97 = 552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.74x = 1,816.97 × 552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.74x = 1,004,236.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,236.56/1,210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.44

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