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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.42, 1,671.44 and 916.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.42, 1,671.44 and 916.18 is: 1,264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.42 : 1,671.44 = 916.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.42/1,671.44 = 916.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.42x = 1,671.44 × 916.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.42x = 1,531,331.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,331.14/1,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.08

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