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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.14, 1,819.44 and 482.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.14, 1,819.44 and 482.52 is: 723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.14 : 1,819.44 = 482.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.14/1,819.44 = 482.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.14x = 1,819.44 × 482.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.14x = 877,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,916.19/1,213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.67

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