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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.87, 1,814.54 and 633.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.87, 1,814.54 and 633.53 is: 948.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.87 : 1,814.54 = 633.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.87/1,814.54 = 633.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.87x = 1,814.54 × 633.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.87x = 1,149,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,571.65/1,211.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.59

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