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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.19, 1,820.45 and 802.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.19, 1,820.45 and 802.77 is: 1,206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.19 : 1,820.45 = 802.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.19/1,820.45 = 802.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.19x = 1,820.45 × 802.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.19x = 1,461,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,402.65/1,211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.58

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