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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.26, 1,818.45 and 563.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.26, 1,818.45 and 563.82 is: 845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.26 : 1,818.45 = 563.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.26/1,818.45 = 563.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.26x = 1,818.45 × 563.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.26x = 1,025,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,278.48/1,213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.06

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