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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.34, 1,817.04 and 431.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.34, 1,817.04 and 431.37 is: 647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.34 : 1,817.04 = 431.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.34/1,817.04 = 431.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.34x = 1,817.04 × 431.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.34x = 783,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,816.54/1,211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.07

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