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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.33, 1,818.49 and 595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.33, 1,818.49 and 595.48 is: 893.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.33 : 1,818.49 = 595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.33/1,818.49 = 595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.33x = 1,818.49 × 595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.33x = 1,082,868.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,868.39/1,212.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.22

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