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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.26, 1,819.77 and 472.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.26, 1,819.77 and 472.73 is: 709.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.26 : 1,819.77 = 472.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.26/1,819.77 = 472.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.26x = 1,819.77 × 472.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.26x = 860,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,250.77/1,213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.04

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