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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.10, 1,817.96 and 1,007.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.10, 1,817.96 and 1,007.98 is: 1,511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.10 : 1,817.96 = 1,007.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.10/1,817.96 = 1,007.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.10x = 1,817.96 × 1,007.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.10x = 1,832,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,467.32/1,212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.81

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