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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.21, 1,820.88 and 628.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.21, 1,820.88 and 628.63 is: 943.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.21 : 1,820.88 = 628.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.21/1,820.88 = 628.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.21x = 1,820.88 × 628.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.21x = 1,144,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,659.79/1,213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.50

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