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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.12, 1,815.88 and 662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.12, 1,815.88 and 662.88 is: 993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.12 : 1,815.88 = 662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.12/1,815.88 = 662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.12x = 1,815.88 × 662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.12x = 1,203,710.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,710.53/1,211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.88

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