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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.36, 1,816.49 and 594.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.36, 1,816.49 and 594.95 is: 892.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.36 : 1,816.49 = 594.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.36/1,816.49 = 594.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.36x = 1,816.49 × 594.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.36x = 1,080,713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,713.13/1,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.15

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