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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.92, 1,814.92 and 479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.92, 1,814.92 and 479.12 is: 718.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.92 : 1,814.92 = 479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.92/1,814.92 = 479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.92x = 1,814.92 × 479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.92x = 869,564.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,564.47/1,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.70

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