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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.50, 1,816.42 and 481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.50, 1,816.42 and 481.16 is: 721.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.50 : 1,816.42 = 481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.50/1,816.42 = 481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.50x = 1,816.42 × 481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.50x = 873,988.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,988.65/1,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.41

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