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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.84, 1,817.94 and 472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.84, 1,817.94 and 472.26 is: 707.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.84 : 1,817.94 = 472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.84/1,817.94 = 472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.84x = 1,817.94 × 472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.84x = 858,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,540.34/1,212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.88

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