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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.03, 1,827.24 and 477.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.03, 1,827.24 and 477.51 is: 716.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.03 : 1,827.24 = 477.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.03/1,827.24 = 477.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.03x = 1,827.24 × 477.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.03x = 872,525.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,525.37/1,218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.34

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