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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.38, 1,818.74 and 626.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.38, 1,818.74 and 626.86 is: 941.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.38 : 1,818.74 = 626.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.38/1,818.74 = 626.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.38x = 1,818.74 × 626.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.38x = 1,140,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,095.36/1,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.15

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