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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.81, 1,814.97 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.81, 1,814.97 and 470.22 is: 704.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.81 : 1,814.97 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.81/1,814.97 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.81x = 1,814.97 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.81x = 853,435.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,435.19/1,210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.85

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