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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.33, 1,815.50 and 440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.33, 1,815.50 and 440.83 is: 661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.33 : 1,815.50 = 440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.33/1,815.50 = 440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.33x = 1,815.50 × 440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.33x = 800,326.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,326.87/1,210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.25

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