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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.48, 1,818.06 and 562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.48, 1,818.06 and 562.28 is: 843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.48 : 1,818.06 = 562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.48/1,818.06 = 562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.48x = 1,818.06 × 562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.48x = 1,022,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,258.78/1,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.81

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