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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209, 1,814.04 and 478.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209, 1,814.04 and 478.74 is: 718.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209 : 1,814.04 = 478.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209/1,814.04 = 478.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209x = 1,814.04 × 478.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209x = 868,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,453.51/1,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.32

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