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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.31, 1,824 and 436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.31, 1,824 and 436.10 is: 653.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.31 : 1,824 = 436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.31/1,824 = 436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.31x = 1,824 × 436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.31x = 795,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,437.28/1,216.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.98

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