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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.07, 1,817.96 and 482.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.07, 1,817.96 and 482.45 is: 723.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.07 : 1,817.96 = 482.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.07/1,817.96 = 482.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.07x = 1,817.96 × 482.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.07x = 877,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,063.30/1,213.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.01

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