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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.88, 1,822.56 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.88, 1,822.56 and 445.44 is: 668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.88 : 1,822.56 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.88/1,822.56 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.88x = 1,822.56 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.88x = 811,841.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,841.13/1,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.25

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