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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.68, 1,670.16 and 818.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.68, 1,670.16 and 818.56 is: 1,128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.68 : 1,670.16 = 818.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.68/1,670.16 = 818.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.68x = 1,670.16 × 818.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.68x = 1,367,126.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,126.17/1,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.29

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