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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.56, 1,866.46 and 811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.56, 1,866.46 and 811.24 is: 1,217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.56 : 1,866.46 = 811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.56/1,866.46 = 811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.56x = 1,866.46 × 811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.56x = 1,514,147.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,147.01/1,243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.59

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