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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.73, 1,822.98 and 484.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.73, 1,822.98 and 484.51 is: 727.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.73 : 1,822.98 = 484.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.73/1,822.98 = 484.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.73x = 1,822.98 × 484.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.73x = 883,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,249.62/1,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.12

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