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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.18, 1,813.66 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.18, 1,813.66 and 331.65 is: 497.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.18 : 1,813.66 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.18/1,813.66 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.18x = 1,813.66 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.18x = 601,499.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,499.51/1,209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.44

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