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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.55, 1,816.20 and 481.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.55, 1,816.20 and 481.63 is: 722.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.55 : 1,816.20 = 481.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.55/1,816.20 = 481.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.55x = 1,816.20 × 481.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.55x = 874,736.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,736.41/1,211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.00

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