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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.13, 1,821.46 and 444.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.13, 1,821.46 and 444.63 is: 667.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.13 : 1,821.46 = 444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.13/1,821.46 = 444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.13x = 1,821.46 × 444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.13x = 809,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,875.76/1,214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.04

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