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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.72, 1,819.44 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.72, 1,819.44 and 564.24 is: 846.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.72 : 1,819.44 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.72/1,819.44 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.72x = 1,819.44 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.72x = 1,026,600.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,600.83/1,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.53

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