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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.66, 1,816.83 and 923.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.66, 1,816.83 and 923.22 is: 1,383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.66 : 1,816.83 = 923.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.66/1,816.83 = 923.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.66x = 1,816.83 × 923.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.66x = 1,677,333.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,333.79/1,212.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.19

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