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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.40, 1,817.42 and 628.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.40, 1,817.42 and 628.07 is: 941.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.40 : 1,817.42 = 628.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.40/1,817.42 = 628.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.40x = 1,817.42 × 628.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.40x = 1,141,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,466.98/1,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.49

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