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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.04, 1,813.56 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.04, 1,813.56 and 439.60 is: 659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.04 : 1,813.56 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.04/1,813.56 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.04x = 1,813.56 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.04x = 797,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,240.98/1,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.40

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