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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.26, 1,820.63 and 482.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.26, 1,820.63 and 482.73 is: 724.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.26 : 1,820.63 = 482.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.26/1,820.63 = 482.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.26x = 1,820.63 × 482.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.26x = 878,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,872.72/1,213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.39

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