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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.93, 1,815.19 and 479.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.93, 1,815.19 and 479.41 is: 719.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.93 : 1,815.19 = 479.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.93/1,815.19 = 479.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.93x = 1,815.19 × 479.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.93x = 870,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,220.24/1,209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.23

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