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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.53, 1,817.70 and 595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.53, 1,817.70 and 595.12 is: 892.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.53 : 1,817.70 = 595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.53/1,817.70 = 595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.53x = 1,817.70 × 595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.53x = 1,081,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,749.62/1,211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.88

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