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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.85, 1,820.14 and 462.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.85, 1,820.14 and 462.98 is: 694.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.85 : 1,820.14 = 462.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.85/1,820.14 = 462.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.85x = 1,820.14 × 462.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.85x = 842,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,691.81/1,213.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.23

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