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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.76, 1,815.06 and 479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.76, 1,815.06 and 479.84 is: 719.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.76 : 1,815.06 = 479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.76/1,815.06 = 479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.76x = 1,815.06 × 479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.76x = 870,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,937.92/1,210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.33

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