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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.84, 1,817.10 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.84, 1,817.10 and 431.72 is: 647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.84 : 1,817.10 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.84/1,817.10 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.84x = 1,817.10 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.84x = 784,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,478.41/1,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.34

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