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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.28, 1,812.32 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.28, 1,812.32 and 439.04 is: 657.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.28 : 1,812.32 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.28/1,812.32 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.28x = 1,812.32 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.28x = 795,680.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,680.97/1,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.98

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