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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.54, 1,823.64 and 446.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.54, 1,823.64 and 446.86 is: 669.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.54 : 1,823.64 = 446.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.54/1,823.64 = 446.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.54x = 1,823.64 × 446.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.54x = 814,911.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,911.77/1,216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.86

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