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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.33, 1,812.61 and 696.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.33, 1,812.61 and 696.25 is: 1,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.33 : 1,812.61 = 696.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.33/1,812.61 = 696.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.33x = 1,812.61 × 696.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.33x = 1,262,029.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,029.71/1,210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.72

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