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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.22, 1,816.52 and 517.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.22, 1,816.52 and 517.55 is: 776.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.22 : 1,816.52 = 517.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.22/1,816.52 = 517.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.22x = 1,816.52 × 517.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.22x = 940,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,130.84/1,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.19

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