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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.90, 1,825.17 and 436.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.90, 1,825.17 and 436.89 is: 655.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.90 : 1,825.17 = 436.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.90/1,825.17 = 436.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.90x = 1,825.17 × 436.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.90x = 797,398.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,398.52/1,216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.27

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