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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.09, 1,816.20 and 561.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.09, 1,816.20 and 561.38 is: 841.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.09 : 1,816.20 = 561.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.09/1,816.20 = 561.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.09x = 1,816.20 × 561.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.09x = 1,019,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,569.28/1,211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.86

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