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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.47, 1,823.37 and 629.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.47, 1,823.37 and 629.88 is: 945.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.47 : 1,823.37 = 629.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.47/1,823.37 = 629.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.47x = 1,823.37 × 629.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.47x = 1,148,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,498.64/1,214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.68

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