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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.25, 1,817.19 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.25, 1,817.19 and 470.64 is: 706.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.25 : 1,817.19 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.25/1,817.19 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.25x = 1,817.19 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.25x = 855,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,242.30/1,211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.08

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