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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.01, 1,819.87 and 433.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.01, 1,819.87 and 433.47 is: 649.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.01 : 1,819.87 = 433.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.01/1,819.87 = 433.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.01x = 1,819.87 × 433.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.01x = 788,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,859.05/1,214.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.80

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