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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.76, 1,825.14 and 447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.76, 1,825.14 and 447.26 is: 670.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.76 : 1,825.14 = 447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.76/1,825.14 = 447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.76x = 1,825.14 × 447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.76x = 816,312.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,312.12/1,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.89

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