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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.16, 1,817.16 and 562.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.16, 1,817.16 and 562.38 is: 843.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.16 : 1,817.16 = 562.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.16/1,817.16 = 562.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.16x = 1,817.16 × 562.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.16x = 1,021,934.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,934.44/1,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.77

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