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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.34, 1,818.62 and 432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.34, 1,818.62 and 432.52 is: 648.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.34 : 1,818.62 = 432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.34/1,818.62 = 432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.34x = 1,818.62 × 432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.34x = 786,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,589.52/1,212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.82

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