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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.81, 1,813.47 and 469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.81, 1,813.47 and 469.22 is: 703.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.81 : 1,813.47 = 469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.81/1,813.47 = 469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.81x = 1,813.47 × 469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.81x = 850,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,913.80/1,209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.35

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