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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.30, 1,844.41 and 819.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.30, 1,844.41 and 819.11 is: 1,226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.30 : 1,844.41 = 819.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.30/1,844.41 = 819.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.30x = 1,844.41 × 819.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.30x = 1,510,765.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,765.45/1,231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.97

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