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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.12, 1,670.24 and 818.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.12, 1,670.24 and 818.72 is: 1,129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.12 : 1,670.24 = 818.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.12/1,670.24 = 818.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.12x = 1,670.24 × 818.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.12x = 1,367,458.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,458.89/1,211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.09

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