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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.84, 1,818 and 663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.84, 1,818 and 663.72 is: 995.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.84 : 1,818 = 663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.84/1,818 = 663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.84x = 1,818 × 663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.84x = 1,206,642.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,642.96/1,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.71

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