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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.13, 1,817.39 and 1,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.13, 1,817.39 and 1,008.16 is: 1,512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.13 : 1,817.39 = 1,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.13/1,817.39 = 1,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.13x = 1,817.39 × 1,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.13x = 1,832,210.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,210.32/1,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.81

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