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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.05, 1,816.71 and 441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.05, 1,816.71 and 441.37 is: 662.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.05 : 1,816.71 = 441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.05/1,816.71 = 441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.05x = 1,816.71 × 441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.05x = 801,841.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,841.29/1,211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.10

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