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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.39, 1,818.65 and 442.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.39, 1,818.65 and 442.83 is: 664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.39 : 1,818.65 = 442.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.39/1,818.65 = 442.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.39x = 1,818.65 × 442.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.39x = 805,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,350.57/1,212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.27

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