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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.62, 1,812.80 and 478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.62, 1,812.80 and 478.80 is: 717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.62 : 1,812.80 = 478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.62/1,812.80 = 478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.62x = 1,812.80 × 478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.62x = 867,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,969.84/1,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.55

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