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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.42, 1,820.33 and 841.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.42, 1,820.33 and 841.34 is: 1,263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.42 : 1,820.33 = 841.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.42/1,820.33 = 841.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.42x = 1,820.33 × 841.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.42x = 1,531,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,516.79/1,212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.19

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