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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.58, 1,816.20 and 430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.58, 1,816.20 and 430.76 is: 646.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.58 : 1,816.20 = 430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.58/1,816.20 = 430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.58x = 1,816.20 × 430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.58x = 782,337.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,337.23/1,210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.25

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