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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.84, 1,816.50 and 481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.84, 1,816.50 and 481.10 is: 721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.84 : 1,816.50 = 481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.84/1,816.50 = 481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.84x = 1,816.50 × 481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.84x = 873,918.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,918.15/1,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.15

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