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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.12, 1,823.49 and 484.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.12, 1,823.49 and 484.71 is: 727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.12 : 1,823.49 = 484.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.12/1,823.49 = 484.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.12x = 1,823.49 × 484.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.12x = 883,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,863.84/1,215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.39

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