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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.13, 1,819.93 and 433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.13, 1,819.93 and 433.17 is: 649.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.13 : 1,819.93 = 433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.13/1,819.93 = 433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.13x = 1,819.93 × 433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.13x = 788,329.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,329.98/1,213.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.83

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