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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.16, 1,813.50 and 997.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.16, 1,813.50 and 997.32 is: 1,493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.16 : 1,813.50 = 997.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.16/1,813.50 = 997.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.16x = 1,813.50 × 997.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.16x = 1,808,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,639.82/1,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.31

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