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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.21, 1,818.11 and 819.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.21, 1,818.11 and 819.55 is: 1,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.21 : 1,818.11 = 819.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.21/1,818.11 = 819.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.21x = 1,818.11 × 819.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.21x = 1,490,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,027.95/1,317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.20

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