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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.76, 1,817.28 and 561.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.76, 1,817.28 and 561.92 is: 843.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.76 : 1,817.28 = 561.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.76/1,817.28 = 561.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.76x = 1,817.28 × 561.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.76x = 1,021,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,165.98/1,210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.41

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