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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.22, 1,823.84 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.22, 1,823.84 and 436.08 is: 653.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.22 : 1,823.84 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.22/1,823.84 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.22x = 1,823.84 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.22x = 795,340.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,340.15/1,216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.94

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