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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.40, 1,813.29 and 478.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.40, 1,813.29 and 478.78 is: 717.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.40 : 1,813.29 = 478.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.40/1,813.29 = 478.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.40x = 1,813.29 × 478.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.40x = 868,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,166.99/1,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.85

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