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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.94, 1,816.31 and 662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.94, 1,816.31 and 662.92 is: 993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.94 : 1,816.31 = 662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.94/1,816.31 = 662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.94x = 1,816.31 × 662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.94x = 1,204,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,065.34/1,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.50

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