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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.20, 1,818.24 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.20, 1,818.24 and 431.96 is: 647.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.20 : 1,818.24 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.20/1,818.24 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.20x = 1,818.24 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.20x = 785,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,406.95/1,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.92

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