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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.06, 1,824.98 and 436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.06, 1,824.98 and 436.07 is: 654.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.06 : 1,824.98 = 436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.06/1,824.98 = 436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.06x = 1,824.98 × 436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.06x = 795,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,819.03/1,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.42

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