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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.52, 1,817.54 and 442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.52, 1,817.54 and 442 is: 663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.52 : 1,817.54 = 442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.52/1,817.54 = 442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.52x = 1,817.54 × 442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.52x = 803,352.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,352.68/1,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.09

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