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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.22, 1,817.97 and 442.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.22, 1,817.97 and 442.78 is: 664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.22 : 1,817.97 = 442.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.22/1,817.97 = 442.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.22x = 1,817.97 × 442.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.22x = 804,960.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,960.76/1,212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.04

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