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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.04, 1,824.84 and 446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.04, 1,824.84 and 446.64 is: 669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.04 : 1,824.84 = 446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.04/1,824.84 = 446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.04x = 1,824.84 × 446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.04x = 815,046.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,046.54/1,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.70

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