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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.32, 1,814.22 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.32, 1,814.22 and 439.80 is: 659.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.32 : 1,814.22 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.32/1,814.22 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.32x = 1,814.22 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.32x = 797,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,893.96/1,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.79

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