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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.70, 1,818.23 and 1,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.70, 1,818.23 and 1,008.72 is: 1,513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.70 : 1,818.23 = 1,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.70/1,818.23 = 1,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.70x = 1,818.23 × 1,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.70x = 1,834,084.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,084.97/1,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.65

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