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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.28, 1,815.24 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.28, 1,815.24 and 441.36 is: 661.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.28 : 1,815.24 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.28/1,815.24 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.28x = 1,815.24 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.28x = 801,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,174.33/1,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.43

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