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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.74, 1,819.68 and 628.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.74, 1,819.68 and 628.11 is: 941.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.74 : 1,819.68 = 628.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.74/1,819.68 = 628.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.74x = 1,819.68 × 628.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.74x = 1,142,959.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,959.20/1,213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.68

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