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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.80, 1,813.20 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.80, 1,813.20 and 439.20 is: 658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.80 : 1,813.20 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.80/1,813.20 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.80x = 1,813.20 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.80x = 796,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,357.44/1,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.80

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