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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.44, 1,820.16 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.44, 1,820.16 and 301.44 is: 452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.44 : 1,820.16 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.44/1,820.16 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.44x = 1,820.16 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.44x = 548,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,663.73/1,213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.16

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