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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.75, 1,825.13 and 447.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.75, 1,825.13 and 447.43 is: 671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.75 : 1,825.13 = 447.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.75/1,825.13 = 447.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.75x = 1,825.13 × 447.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.75x = 816,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,617.92/1,216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.15

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