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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.94, 1,673.10 and 820.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.94, 1,673.10 and 820.98 is: 1,133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.94 : 1,673.10 = 820.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.94/1,673.10 = 820.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.94x = 1,673.10 × 820.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.94x = 1,373,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,581.64/1,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.37

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