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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.60, 1,813.80 and 724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.60, 1,813.80 and 724.40 is: 1,084.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.60 : 1,813.80 = 724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.60/1,813.80 = 724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.60x = 1,813.80 × 724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.60x = 1,313,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,916.72/1,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.45

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