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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.43, 1,868.24 and 1,212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.43, 1,868.24 and 1,212.62 is: 1,819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.43 : 1,868.24 = 1,212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.43/1,868.24 = 1,212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.43x = 1,868.24 × 1,212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.43x = 2,265,472.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,472.89/1,245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.03

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