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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.51, 1,815.81 and 333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.51, 1,815.81 and 333.08 is: 499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.51 : 1,815.81 = 333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.51/1,815.81 = 333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.51x = 1,815.81 × 333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.51x = 604,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,803.00/1,210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.63

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