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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.76, 1,825.13 and 304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.76, 1,825.13 and 304.76 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.76 : 1,825.13 = 304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.76/1,825.13 = 304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.76x = 1,825.13 × 304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.76x = 556,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,226.62/1,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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