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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.93, 1,822.43 and 434.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.93, 1,822.43 and 434.99 is: 652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.93 : 1,822.43 = 434.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.93/1,822.43 = 434.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.93x = 1,822.43 × 434.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.93x = 792,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,736.00/1,214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.49

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