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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.02, 1,671.78 and 818.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.02, 1,671.78 and 818.68 is: 1,130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.02 : 1,671.78 = 818.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.02/1,671.78 = 818.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.02x = 1,671.78 × 818.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.02x = 1,368,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,652.85/1,211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.17

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