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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.02, 1,821.14 and 483.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.02, 1,821.14 and 483.43 is: 725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.02 : 1,821.14 = 483.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.02/1,821.14 = 483.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.02x = 1,821.14 × 483.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.02x = 880,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,393.71/1,214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.19

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