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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.50, 1,817.25 and 442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.50, 1,817.25 and 442 is: 663

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.50 : 1,817.25 = 442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.50/1,817.25 = 442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.50x = 1,817.25 × 442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.50x = 803,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,224.50/1,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663

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