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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.76, 1,818.73 and 482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.76, 1,818.73 and 482.14 is: 723.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.76 : 1,818.73 = 482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.76/1,818.73 = 482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.76x = 1,818.73 × 482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.76x = 876,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,882.48/1,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.05

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