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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.93, 1,819.17 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.93, 1,819.17 and 432.90 is: 649.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.93 : 1,819.17 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.93/1,819.17 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.93x = 1,819.17 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.93x = 787,518.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,518.69/1,212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.27

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