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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.70, 1,817.82 and 663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.70, 1,817.82 and 663.60 is: 995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.70 : 1,817.82 = 663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.70/1,817.82 = 663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.70x = 1,817.82 × 663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.70x = 1,206,305.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,305.35/1,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.55

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