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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.18, 1,812.56 and 478.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.18, 1,812.56 and 478.48 is: 717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.18 : 1,812.56 = 478.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.18/1,812.56 = 478.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.18x = 1,812.56 × 478.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.18x = 867,273.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,273.71/1,209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.24

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