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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.32, 1,813.52 and 478.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.32, 1,813.52 and 478.52 is: 717.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.32 : 1,813.52 = 478.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.32/1,813.52 = 478.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.32x = 1,813.52 × 478.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.32x = 867,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,805.59/1,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.60

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