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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.40, 1,825.56 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.40, 1,825.56 and 447.12 is: 671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.40 : 1,825.56 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.40/1,825.56 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.40x = 1,825.56 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.40x = 816,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,244.39/1,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.03

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