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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.12, 1,826.18 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.12, 1,826.18 and 437.22 is: 656.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.12 : 1,826.18 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.12/1,826.18 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.12x = 1,826.18 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.12x = 798,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,442.42/1,217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.01

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