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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.85, 1,818.72 and 627.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.85, 1,818.72 and 627.84 is: 942.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.85 : 1,818.72 = 627.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.85/1,818.72 = 627.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.85x = 1,818.72 × 627.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.85x = 1,141,865.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,865.16/1,211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.25

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