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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.26, 1,817.99 and 481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.26, 1,817.99 and 481.64 is: 722.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.26 : 1,817.99 = 481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.26/1,817.99 = 481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.26x = 1,817.99 × 481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.26x = 875,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,614.30/1,212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.30

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