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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.81, 1,817.96 and 442.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.81, 1,817.96 and 442.37 is: 663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.81 : 1,817.96 = 442.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.81/1,817.96 = 442.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.81x = 1,817.96 × 442.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.81x = 804,208.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,208.75/1,211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.64

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