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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.61, 1,819.78 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.61, 1,819.78 and 433.50 is: 650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.61 : 1,819.78 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.61/1,819.78 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.61x = 1,819.78 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.61x = 788,874.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,874.63/1,213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.02

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