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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.24, 1,819.32 and 482.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.24, 1,819.32 and 482.33 is: 723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.24 : 1,819.32 = 482.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.24/1,819.32 = 482.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.24x = 1,819.32 × 482.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.24x = 877,512.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,512.62/1,212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.88

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