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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.37, 1,818.80 and 481.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.37, 1,818.80 and 481.90 is: 722.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.37 : 1,818.80 = 481.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.37/1,818.80 = 481.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.37x = 1,818.80 × 481.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.37x = 876,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,480.69/1,212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.95

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