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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211, 1,814.70 and 1,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211, 1,814.70 and 1,005.80 is: 1,507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211 : 1,814.70 = 1,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211/1,814.70 = 1,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211x = 1,814.70 × 1,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211x = 1,825,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,225.26/1,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.21

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