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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.56, 1,815.63 and 480.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.56, 1,815.63 and 480.35 is: 720.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.56 : 1,815.63 = 480.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.56/1,815.63 = 480.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.56x = 1,815.63 × 480.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.56x = 872,137.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,137.87/1,210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.44

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