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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.39, 1,819.63 and 433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.39, 1,819.63 and 433.18 is: 649.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.39 : 1,819.63 = 433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.39/1,819.63 = 433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.39x = 1,819.63 × 433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.39x = 788,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,222.50/1,213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.61

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