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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.04, 1,813.96 and 440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.04, 1,813.96 and 440 is: 659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.04 : 1,813.96 = 440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.04/1,813.96 = 440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.04x = 1,813.96 × 440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.04x = 798,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,142.40/1,210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.60

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