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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.82, 1,672.82 and 819.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.82, 1,672.82 and 819.37 is: 1,131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.82 : 1,672.82 = 819.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.82/1,672.82 = 819.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.82x = 1,672.82 × 819.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.82x = 1,370,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,658.52/1,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.07

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