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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.56, 1,819.32 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.56, 1,819.32 and 443.12 is: 664.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.56 : 1,819.32 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.56/1,819.32 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.56x = 1,819.32 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.56x = 806,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,177.08/1,212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.86

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