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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.11, 1,819.80 and 554.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.11, 1,819.80 and 554.97 is: 832.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.11 : 1,819.80 = 554.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.11/1,819.80 = 554.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.11x = 1,819.80 × 554.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.11x = 1,009,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,934.41/1,213.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.52

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