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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.49, 1,821.72 and 484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.49, 1,821.72 and 484.07 is: 726.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.49 : 1,821.72 = 484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.49/1,821.72 = 484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.49x = 1,821.72 × 484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.49x = 881,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,830.89/1,214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.09

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