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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.16, 1,816.78 and 441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.16, 1,816.78 and 441.88 is: 662.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.16 : 1,816.78 = 441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.16/1,816.78 = 441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.16x = 1,816.78 × 441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.16x = 802,798.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,798.75/1,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.83

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