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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.81, 1,818.90 and 563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.81, 1,818.90 and 563.20 is: 843.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.81 : 1,818.90 = 563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.81/1,818.90 = 563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.81x = 1,818.90 × 563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.81x = 1,024,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,404.48/1,213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.96

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