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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.44, 1,817.22 and 727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.44, 1,817.22 and 727.60 is: 1,091.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.44 : 1,817.22 = 727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.44/1,817.22 = 727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.44x = 1,817.22 × 727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.44x = 1,322,209.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,209.27/1,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.44

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