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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.42, 1,817.51 and 482.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.42, 1,817.51 and 482.51 is: 723.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.42 : 1,817.51 = 482.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.42/1,817.51 = 482.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.42x = 1,817.51 × 482.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.42x = 876,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,958.87/1,212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.31

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