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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.76, 1,820.84 and 483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.76, 1,820.84 and 483.35 is: 725.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.76 : 1,820.84 = 483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.76/1,820.84 = 483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.76x = 1,820.84 × 483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.76x = 880,091.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,091.49/1,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.10

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