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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.82, 1,818.35 and 482.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.82, 1,818.35 and 482.01 is: 723.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.82 : 1,818.35 = 482.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.82/1,818.35 = 482.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.82x = 1,818.35 × 482.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.82x = 876,460.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,460.47/1,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.26

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