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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.27, 1,817.57 and 800.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.27, 1,817.57 and 800.60 is: 1,201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.27 : 1,817.57 = 800.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.27/1,817.57 = 800.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.27x = 1,817.57 × 800.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.27x = 1,455,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,146.54/1,211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.34

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