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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.54, 1,818.27 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.54, 1,818.27 and 442.50 is: 663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.54 : 1,818.27 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.54/1,818.27 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.54x = 1,818.27 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.54x = 804,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,584.48/1,212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.55

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