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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.82, 1,816.17 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.82, 1,816.17 and 517.68 is: 775.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.82 : 1,816.17 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.82/1,816.17 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.82x = 1,816.17 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.82x = 940,194.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,194.89/1,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.85

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