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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.48, 1,819.80 and 828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.48, 1,819.80 and 828 is: 1,242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.48 : 1,819.80 = 828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.48/1,819.80 = 828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.48x = 1,819.80 × 828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.48x = 1,506,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,794.40/1,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.74

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