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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.73, 1,819.37 and 432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.73, 1,819.37 and 432.82 is: 649.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.73 : 1,819.37 = 432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.73/1,819.37 = 432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.73x = 1,819.37 × 432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.73x = 787,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,452.85/1,212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.32

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