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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.88, 1,671.48 and 818.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.88, 1,671.48 and 818.76 is: 1,129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.88 : 1,671.48 = 818.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.88/1,671.48 = 818.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.88x = 1,671.48 × 818.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.88x = 1,368,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,540.96/1,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.27

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