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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.65, 1,818.87 and 482.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.65, 1,818.87 and 482.03 is: 723.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.65 : 1,818.87 = 482.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.65/1,818.87 = 482.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.65x = 1,818.87 × 482.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.65x = 876,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,738.40/1,212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.00

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