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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.19, 1,817.24 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.19, 1,817.24 and 431.16 is: 646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.19 : 1,817.24 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.19/1,817.24 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.19x = 1,817.24 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.19x = 783,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,519.04/1,211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.90

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