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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.56, 1,821.12 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.56, 1,821.12 and 444 is: 666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.56 : 1,821.12 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.56/1,821.12 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.56x = 1,821.12 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.56x = 808,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,577.28/1,213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.29

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