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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.46, 1,817.64 and 633.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.46, 1,817.64 and 633.93 is: 951.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.46 : 1,817.64 = 633.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.46/1,817.64 = 633.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.46x = 1,817.64 × 633.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.46x = 1,152,256.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,256.53/1,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.13

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