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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.48, 1,815.48 and 946.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.48, 1,815.48 and 946.26 is: 1,416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.48 : 1,815.48 = 946.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.48/1,815.48 = 946.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.48x = 1,815.48 × 946.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.48x = 1,717,916.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,916.10/1,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.86

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