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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.92, 1,815.40 and 663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.92, 1,815.40 and 663.72 is: 993.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.92 : 1,815.40 = 663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.92/1,815.40 = 663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.92x = 1,815.40 × 663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.92x = 1,204,917.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,917.29/1,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.40

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