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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.26, 1,824.38 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.26, 1,824.38 and 304.26 is: 456.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.26 : 1,824.38 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.26/1,824.38 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.26x = 1,824.38 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.26x = 555,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,085.86/1,216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.39

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