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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.96, 1,819.52 and 563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.96, 1,819.52 and 563.88 is: 845.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.96 : 1,819.52 = 563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.96/1,819.52 = 563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.96x = 1,819.52 × 563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.96x = 1,025,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,990.94/1,212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.86

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