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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.36, 1,817.58 and 635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.36, 1,817.58 and 635 is: 951.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.36 : 1,817.58 = 635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.36/1,817.58 = 635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.36x = 1,817.58 × 635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.36x = 1,154,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,163.30/1,213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.21

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