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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.93, 1,671.38 and 818.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.93, 1,671.38 and 818.35 is: 1,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.93 : 1,671.38 = 818.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.93/1,671.38 = 818.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.93x = 1,671.38 × 818.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.93x = 1,367,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,773.82/1,210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.52

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