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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.48, 1,819.87 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.48, 1,819.87 and 483.68 is: 724.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.48 : 1,819.87 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.48/1,819.87 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.48x = 1,819.87 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.48x = 880,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,234.72/1,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.78

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