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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.18, 1,818.42 and 924.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.18, 1,818.42 and 924.02 is: 1,385.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.18 : 1,818.42 = 924.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.18/1,818.42 = 924.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.18x = 1,818.42 × 924.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.18x = 1,680,256.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,256.45/1,213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.00

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