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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.40, 1,819.80 and 846.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.40, 1,819.80 and 846.90 is: 1,272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.40 : 1,819.80 = 846.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.40/1,819.80 = 846.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.40x = 1,819.80 × 846.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.40x = 1,541,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,188.62/1,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.24

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