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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.95, 1,818.06 and 472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.95, 1,818.06 and 472.20 is: 707.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.95 : 1,818.06 = 472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.95/1,818.06 = 472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.95x = 1,818.06 × 472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.95x = 858,487.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,487.93/1,212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.77

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