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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.76, 1,814.84 and 479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.76, 1,814.84 and 479.36 is: 719.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.76 : 1,814.84 = 479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.76/1,814.84 = 479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.76x = 1,814.84 × 479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.76x = 869,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,961.70/1,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.12

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