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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.70, 1,819.53 and 565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.70, 1,819.53 and 565.80 is: 847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.70 : 1,819.53 = 565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.70/1,819.53 = 565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.70x = 1,819.53 × 565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.70x = 1,029,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,490.07/1,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.53

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