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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.03, 1,813.45 and 479.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.03, 1,813.45 and 479.21 is: 718.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.03 : 1,813.45 = 479.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.03/1,813.45 = 479.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.03x = 1,813.45 × 479.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.03x = 869,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,012.66/1,210.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.18

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