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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.60, 1,817.10 and 663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.60, 1,817.10 and 663.50 is: 995.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.60 : 1,817.10 = 663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.60/1,817.10 = 663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.60x = 1,817.10 × 663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.60x = 1,205,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,645.85/1,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.09

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