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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.08, 1,818.11 and 595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.08, 1,818.11 and 595.23 is: 892.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.08 : 1,818.11 = 595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.08/1,818.11 = 595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.08x = 1,818.11 × 595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.08x = 1,082,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,188.29/1,212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.84

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