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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.79, 2,256.83 and 1,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.79, 2,256.83 and 1,212 is: 1,818.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.79 : 2,256.83 = 1,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.79/2,256.83 = 1,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.79x = 2,256.83 × 1,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.79x = 2,735,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,277.96/1,503.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.92

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