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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.38, 1,817.76 and 1,008.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.38, 1,817.76 and 1,008.41 is: 1,513.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.38 : 1,817.76 = 1,008.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.38/1,817.76 = 1,008.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.38x = 1,817.76 × 1,008.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.38x = 1,833,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,038.27/1,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.18

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