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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.18, 1,816.92 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.18, 1,816.92 and 481.56 is: 721.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.18 : 1,816.92 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.18/1,816.92 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.18x = 1,816.92 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.18x = 874,956.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,956.00/1,212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.80

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