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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.02, 1,823.81 and 435.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.02, 1,823.81 and 435.86 is: 653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.02 : 1,823.81 = 435.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.02/1,823.81 = 435.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.02x = 1,823.81 × 435.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.02x = 794,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,925.83/1,216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.71

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