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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.74, 1,825.13 and 436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.74, 1,825.13 and 436.79 is: 655.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.74 : 1,825.13 = 436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.74/1,825.13 = 436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.74x = 1,825.13 × 436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.74x = 797,187.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,187.22/1,216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.18

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