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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.25, 1,814.69 and 439.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.25, 1,814.69 and 439.75 is: 659.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.25 : 1,814.69 = 439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.25/1,814.69 = 439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.25x = 1,814.69 × 439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.25x = 798,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,009.93/1,209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.92

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