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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.14, 1,818.09 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.14, 1,818.09 and 562.44 is: 842.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.14 : 1,818.09 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.14/1,818.09 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.14x = 1,818.09 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.14x = 1,022,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,566.54/1,213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.91

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