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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.07, 1,825.92 and 437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.07, 1,825.92 and 437.14 is: 655.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.07 : 1,825.92 = 437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.07/1,825.92 = 437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.07x = 1,825.92 × 437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.07x = 798,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,182.67/1,217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.82

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