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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.50, 1,821.75 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.50, 1,821.75 and 302.50 is: 453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.50 : 1,821.75 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.50/1,821.75 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.50x = 1,821.75 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.50x = 551,079.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,079.38/1,214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.75

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