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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.52, 1,813.92 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.52, 1,813.92 and 439.84 is: 659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.52 : 1,813.92 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.52/1,813.92 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.52x = 1,813.92 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.52x = 797,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,834.57/1,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.63

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