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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.55, 1,820.70 and 484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.55, 1,820.70 and 484.63 is: 726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.55 : 1,820.70 = 484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.55/1,820.70 = 484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.55x = 1,820.70 × 484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.55x = 882,365.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,365.84/1,214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.50

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