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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.41, 1,819.42 and 664.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.41, 1,819.42 and 664.98 is: 997.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.41 : 1,819.42 = 664.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.41/1,819.42 = 664.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.41x = 1,819.42 × 664.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.41x = 1,209,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,874.70/1,212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.91

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