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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.62, 1,815.67 and 634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.62, 1,815.67 and 634.28 is: 949.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.62 : 1,815.67 = 634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.62/1,815.67 = 634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.62x = 1,815.67 × 634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.62x = 1,151,643.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,643.17/1,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.71

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