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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.28, 1,819.04 and 635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.28, 1,819.04 and 635 is: 952.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.28 : 1,819.04 = 635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.28/1,819.04 = 635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.28x = 1,819.04 × 635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.28x = 1,155,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,090.40/1,212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.82

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