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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.96, 1,815.72 and 460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.96, 1,815.72 and 460.14 is: 689.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.96 : 1,815.72 = 460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.96/1,815.72 = 460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.96x = 1,815.72 × 460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.96x = 835,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,485.40/1,210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.94

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