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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.17, 1,819.52 and 472.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.17, 1,819.52 and 472.79 is: 709.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.17 : 1,819.52 = 472.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.17/1,819.52 = 472.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.17x = 1,819.52 × 472.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.17x = 860,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,239.40/1,213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.08

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