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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.38, 1,815.57 and 480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.38, 1,815.57 and 480.12 is: 720.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.38 : 1,815.57 = 480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.38/1,815.57 = 480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.38x = 1,815.57 × 480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.38x = 871,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,691.47/1,210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.18

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