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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.48, 1,814.07 and 332.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.48, 1,814.07 and 332.05 is: 498.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.48 : 1,814.07 = 332.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.48/1,814.07 = 332.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.48x = 1,814.07 × 332.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.48x = 602,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,361.94/1,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.03

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