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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.98, 1,823.35 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.98, 1,823.35 and 484.76 is: 727.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.98 : 1,823.35 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.98/1,823.35 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.98x = 1,823.35 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.98x = 883,887.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,887.15/1,214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.49

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