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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.19, 1,816.77 and 781.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.19, 1,816.77 and 781.08 is: 1,171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.19 : 1,816.77 = 781.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.19/1,816.77 = 781.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.19x = 1,816.77 × 781.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.19x = 1,419,042.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,042.71/1,211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.61

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