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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.34, 1,371.24 and 811.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.34, 1,371.24 and 811.19 is: 1,219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.34 : 1,371.24 = 811.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.34/1,371.24 = 811.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.34x = 1,371.24 × 811.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.34x = 1,112,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,336.18/912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.21

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