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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.18, 1,818.09 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.18, 1,818.09 and 442.50 is: 663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.18 : 1,818.09 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.18/1,818.09 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.18x = 1,818.09 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.18x = 804,504.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,504.83/1,212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.68

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