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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.24, 1,817.67 and 562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.24, 1,817.67 and 562.02 is: 843.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.24 : 1,817.67 = 562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.24/1,817.67 = 562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.24x = 1,817.67 × 562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.24x = 1,021,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,566.89/1,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.41

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