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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.60, 1,825.80 and 476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.60, 1,825.80 and 476.32 is: 714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.60 : 1,825.80 = 476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.60/1,825.80 = 476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.60x = 1,825.80 × 476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.60x = 869,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,665.06/1,216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.83

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