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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.01, 1,818.28 and 663.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.01, 1,818.28 and 663.91 is: 996.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.01 : 1,818.28 = 663.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.01/1,818.28 = 663.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.01x = 1,818.28 × 663.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.01x = 1,207,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,170.56/1,212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.01

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