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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.76, 1,819.12 and 300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.76, 1,819.12 and 300.76 is: 451.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.76 : 1,819.12 = 300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.76/1,819.12 = 300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.76x = 1,819.12 × 300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.76x = 547,118.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,118.53/1,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.14

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