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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.17, 1,824.49 and 436.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.17, 1,824.49 and 436.23 is: 654.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.17 : 1,824.49 = 436.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.17/1,824.49 = 436.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.17x = 1,824.49 × 436.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.17x = 795,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,897.27/1,216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.43

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