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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.69, 1,671.50 and 818.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.69, 1,671.50 and 818.03 is: 1,128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.69 : 1,671.50 = 818.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.69/1,671.50 = 818.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.69x = 1,671.50 × 818.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.69x = 1,367,343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,343.37/1,211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.46

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