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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.36, 1,817.27 and 553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.36, 1,817.27 and 553.28 is: 830.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.36 : 1,817.27 = 553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.36/1,817.27 = 553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.36x = 1,817.27 × 553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.36x = 1,005,459.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,459.15/1,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.03

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