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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.78, 1,814.43 and 996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.78, 1,814.43 and 996.32 is: 1,491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.78 : 1,814.43 = 996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.78/1,814.43 = 996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.78x = 1,814.43 × 996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.78x = 1,807,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,752.90/1,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.82

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