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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.02, 1,819.64 and 482.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.02, 1,819.64 and 482.43 is: 723.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.02 : 1,819.64 = 482.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.02/1,819.64 = 482.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.02x = 1,819.64 × 482.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.02x = 877,848.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,848.93/1,213.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.69

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