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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.63, 1,822.21 and 445.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.63, 1,822.21 and 445.13 is: 667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.63 : 1,822.21 = 445.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.63/1,822.21 = 445.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.63x = 1,822.21 × 445.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.63x = 811,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,120.34/1,214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.79

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