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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.57, 1,819.08 and 693.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.57, 1,819.08 and 693.16 is: 1,039.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.57 : 1,819.08 = 693.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.57/1,819.08 = 693.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.57x = 1,819.08 × 693.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.57x = 1,260,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,908.95/1,212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.86

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