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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.62, 1,824.57 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.62, 1,824.57 and 436.56 is: 654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.62 : 1,824.57 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.62/1,824.57 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.62x = 1,824.57 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.62x = 796,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,534.28/1,216.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.71

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