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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.92, 1,819.50 and 432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.92, 1,819.50 and 432.86 is: 649.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.92 : 1,819.50 = 432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.92/1,819.50 = 432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.92x = 1,819.50 × 432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.92x = 787,588.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,588.77/1,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.33

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