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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.09, 1,812.54 and 478.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.09, 1,812.54 and 478.50 is: 717.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.09 : 1,812.54 = 478.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.09/1,812.54 = 478.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.09x = 1,812.54 × 478.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.09x = 867,300.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,300.39/1,209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.32

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