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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.20, 1,815.24 and 429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.20, 1,815.24 and 429.96 is: 644.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.20 : 1,815.24 = 429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.20/1,815.24 = 429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.20x = 1,815.24 × 429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.20x = 780,480.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,480.59/1,210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.92

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