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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.21, 1,814.91 and 430.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.21, 1,814.91 and 430.18 is: 645.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.21 : 1,814.91 = 430.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.21/1,814.91 = 430.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.21x = 1,814.91 × 430.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.21x = 780,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,737.98/1,210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.13

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