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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.82, 1,818.09 and 563.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.82, 1,818.09 and 563.10 is: 844.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.82 : 1,818.09 = 563.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.82/1,818.09 = 563.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.82x = 1,818.09 × 563.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.82x = 1,023,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,766.48/1,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.82

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