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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.98, 1,818.24 and 617.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.98, 1,818.24 and 617.53 is: 926.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.98 : 1,818.24 = 617.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.98/1,818.24 = 617.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.98x = 1,818.24 × 617.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.98x = 1,122,817.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,817.75/1,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.43

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