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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.54, 1,817.30 and 481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.54, 1,817.30 and 481.62 is: 722.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.54 : 1,817.30 = 481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.54/1,817.30 = 481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.54x = 1,817.30 × 481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.54x = 875,245.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,245.62/1,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.43

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