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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.65, 1,820.36 and 483.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.65, 1,820.36 and 483.03 is: 724.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.65 : 1,820.36 = 483.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.65/1,820.36 = 483.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.65x = 1,820.36 × 483.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.65x = 879,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,288.49/1,213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.50

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