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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.78, 1,822.98 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.78, 1,822.98 and 445.28 is: 668.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.78 : 1,822.98 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.78/1,822.98 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.78x = 1,822.98 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.78x = 811,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,736.53/1,214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.22

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