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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.89, 1,821.37 and 636.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.89, 1,821.37 and 636.63 is: 955.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.89 : 1,821.37 = 636.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.89/1,821.37 = 636.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.89x = 1,821.37 × 636.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.89x = 1,159,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,538.78/1,213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.23

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