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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.28, 1,813.82 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.28, 1,813.82 and 440.04 is: 659.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.28 : 1,813.82 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.28/1,813.82 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.28x = 1,813.82 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.28x = 798,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,153.35/1,210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.48

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