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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212, 1,816.19 and 691.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212, 1,816.19 and 691.73 is: 1,036.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212 : 1,816.19 = 691.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212/1,816.19 = 691.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212x = 1,816.19 × 691.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212x = 1,256,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,300.57/1,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.55

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