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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.84, 1,821.26 and 483.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.84, 1,821.26 and 483.71 is: 725.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.84 : 1,821.26 = 483.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.84/1,821.26 = 483.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.84x = 1,821.26 × 483.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.84x = 880,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,950.15/1,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.16

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