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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.85, 1,814.79 and 633.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.85, 1,814.79 and 633.85 is: 950.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.85 : 1,814.79 = 633.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.85/1,814.79 = 633.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.85x = 1,814.79 × 633.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.85x = 1,150,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,304.64/1,209.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.78

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