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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.39, 1,816.02 and 718.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.39, 1,816.02 and 718.71 is: 1,077.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.39 : 1,816.02 = 718.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.39/1,816.02 = 718.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.39x = 1,816.02 × 718.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.39x = 1,305,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,184.92/1,211.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.43

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