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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.67, 1,819.92 and 555.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.67, 1,819.92 and 555.34 is: 832.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.67 : 1,819.92 = 555.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.67/1,819.92 = 555.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.67x = 1,819.92 × 555.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.67x = 1,010,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,672.19/1,213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.74

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