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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.32, 1,819.14 and 481.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.32, 1,819.14 and 481.91 is: 723.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.32 : 1,819.14 = 481.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.32/1,819.14 = 481.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.32x = 1,819.14 × 481.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.32x = 876,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,650.25/1,212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.12

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