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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.59, 1,814.79 and 480.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.59, 1,814.79 and 480.69 is: 720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.59 : 1,814.79 = 480.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.59/1,814.79 = 480.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.59x = 1,814.79 × 480.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.59x = 872,351.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,351.41/1,210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.60

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