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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.39, 1,821.31 and 483.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.39, 1,821.31 and 483.77 is: 725.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.39 : 1,821.31 = 483.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.39/1,821.31 = 483.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.39x = 1,821.31 × 483.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.39x = 881,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,095.14/1,214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.55

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