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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.99, 1,815.93 and 1,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.99, 1,815.93 and 1,166.40 is: 1,747.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.99 : 1,815.93 = 1,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.99/1,815.93 = 1,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.99x = 1,815.93 × 1,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.99x = 2,118,100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,100.75/1,211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.63

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