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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.40, 1,813.62 and 478.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.40, 1,813.62 and 478.90 is: 718.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.40 : 1,813.62 = 478.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.40/1,813.62 = 478.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.40x = 1,813.62 × 478.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.40x = 868,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,542.62/1,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.16

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