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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.96, 1,821.72 and 484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.96, 1,821.72 and 484.88 is: 727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.96 : 1,821.72 = 484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.96/1,821.72 = 484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.96x = 1,821.72 × 484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.96x = 883,315.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,315.59/1,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.03

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