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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212, 1,818.48 and 563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212, 1,818.48 and 563.04 is: 844.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212 : 1,818.48 = 563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212/1,818.48 = 563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212x = 1,818.48 × 563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212x = 1,023,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,876.98/1,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.78

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