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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.22, 1,813.86 and 689.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.22, 1,813.86 and 689.94 is: 1,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.22 : 1,813.86 = 689.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.22/1,813.86 = 689.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.22x = 1,813.86 × 689.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.22x = 1,251,454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,454.57/1,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.22

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