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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.64, 1,815.54 and 480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.64, 1,815.54 and 480.64 is: 721.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.64 : 1,815.54 = 480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.64/1,815.54 = 480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.64x = 1,815.54 × 480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.64x = 872,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,621.15/1,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.39

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