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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.39, 1,819.81 and 482.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.39, 1,819.81 and 482.77 is: 724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.39 : 1,819.81 = 482.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.39/1,819.81 = 482.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.39x = 1,819.81 × 482.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.39x = 878,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,549.67/1,213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.05

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