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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.78, 1,820.69 and 483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.78, 1,820.69 and 483.88 is: 725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.78 : 1,820.69 = 483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.78/1,820.69 = 483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.78x = 1,820.69 × 483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.78x = 880,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,995.48/1,213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.83

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