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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.30, 1,820.76 and 434.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.30, 1,820.76 and 434.26 is: 651.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.30 : 1,820.76 = 434.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.30/1,820.76 = 434.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.30x = 1,820.76 × 434.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.30x = 790,683.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,683.24/1,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.14

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