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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.54, 1,818.14 and 562.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.54, 1,818.14 and 562.70 is: 843.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.54 : 1,818.14 = 562.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.54/1,818.14 = 562.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.54x = 1,818.14 × 562.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.54x = 1,023,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,067.38/1,212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.74

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