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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.20, 1,819.38 and 627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.20, 1,819.38 and 627.62 is: 941.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.20 : 1,819.38 = 627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.20/1,819.38 = 627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.20x = 1,819.38 × 627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.20x = 1,141,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,870.18/1,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.99

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