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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.71, 1,670.21 and 818.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.71, 1,670.21 and 818.05 is: 1,127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.71 : 1,670.21 = 818.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.71/1,670.21 = 818.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.71x = 1,670.21 × 818.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.71x = 1,366,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,315.29/1,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.59

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