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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.08, 1,818.72 and 562.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.08, 1,818.72 and 562.04 is: 843.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.08 : 1,818.72 = 562.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.08/1,818.72 = 562.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.08x = 1,818.72 × 562.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.08x = 1,022,193.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,193.39/1,212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.34

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