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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.71, 1,814.04 and 1,026.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.71, 1,814.04 and 1,026.62 is: 1,536.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.71 : 1,814.04 = 1,026.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.71/1,814.04 = 1,026.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.71x = 1,814.04 × 1,026.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.71x = 1,862,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,329.74/1,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.94

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