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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.38, 1,821.98 and 483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.38, 1,821.98 and 483.76 is: 725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.38 : 1,821.98 = 483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.38/1,821.98 = 483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.38x = 1,821.98 × 483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.38x = 881,401.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,401.04/1,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.80

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