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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.37, 1,817.23 and 595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.37, 1,817.23 and 595.11 is: 892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.37 : 1,817.23 = 595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.37/1,817.23 = 595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.37x = 1,817.23 × 595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.37x = 1,081,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,451.75/1,211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.75

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