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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.68, 1,816.17 and 481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.68, 1,816.17 and 481.06 is: 721.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.68 : 1,816.17 = 481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.68/1,816.17 = 481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.68x = 1,816.17 × 481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.68x = 873,686.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,686.74/1,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.05

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