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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.76, 1,814.16 and 479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.76, 1,814.16 and 479.20 is: 718.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.76 : 1,814.16 = 479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.76/1,814.16 = 479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.76x = 1,814.16 × 479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.76x = 869,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,345.47/1,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.61

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