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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214, 1,820.57 and 483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214, 1,820.57 and 483.38 is: 724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214 : 1,820.57 = 483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214/1,820.57 = 483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214x = 1,820.57 × 483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214x = 880,027.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,027.13/1,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.90

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