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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.13, 1,669.02 and 817.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.13, 1,669.02 and 817.47 is: 1,126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.13 : 1,669.02 = 817.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.13/1,669.02 = 817.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.13x = 1,669.02 × 817.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.13x = 1,364,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,373.78/1,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.53

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