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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.45, 1,819.35 and 657.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.45, 1,819.35 and 657.16 is: 986.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.45 : 1,819.35 = 657.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.45/1,819.35 = 657.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.45x = 1,819.35 × 657.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.45x = 1,195,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,604.05/1,212.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.11

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