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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.07, 1,817.88 and 322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.07, 1,817.88 and 322.61 is: 483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.07 : 1,817.88 = 322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.07/1,817.88 = 322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.07x = 1,817.88 × 322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.07x = 586,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,466.27/1,212.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.86

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