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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.36, 1,813.24 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.36, 1,813.24 and 439.76 is: 659.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.36 : 1,813.24 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.36/1,813.24 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.36x = 1,813.24 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.36x = 797,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,390.42/1,209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.35

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