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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.88, 1,672.74 and 818.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.88, 1,672.74 and 818.85 is: 1,130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.88 : 1,672.74 = 818.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.88/1,672.74 = 818.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.88x = 1,672.74 × 818.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.88x = 1,369,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,723.15/1,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.25

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