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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.29, 1,811.34 and 438.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.29, 1,811.34 and 438.61 is: 657.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.29 : 1,811.34 = 438.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.29/1,811.34 = 438.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.29x = 1,811.34 × 438.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.29x = 794,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,471.84/1,208.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.52

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