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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.84, 1,819.44 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.84, 1,819.44 and 564.12 is: 846.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.84 : 1,819.44 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.84/1,819.44 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.84x = 1,819.44 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.84x = 1,026,382.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,382.49/1,212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.26

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