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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.57, 1,827.87 and 912.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.57, 1,827.87 and 912.36 is: 1,368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.57 : 1,827.87 = 912.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.57/1,827.87 = 912.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.57x = 1,827.87 × 912.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.57x = 1,667,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,675.47/1,218.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.55

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