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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.32, 1,821.56 and 445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.32, 1,821.56 and 445.36 is: 668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.32 : 1,821.56 = 445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.32/1,821.56 = 445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.32x = 1,821.56 × 445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.32x = 811,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,249.96/1,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.07

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