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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.44, 1,821.46 and 434.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.44, 1,821.46 and 434.29 is: 651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.44 : 1,821.46 = 434.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.44/1,821.46 = 434.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.44x = 1,821.46 × 434.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.44x = 791,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,045.58/1,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.37

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