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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218, 1,827.84 and 448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218, 1,827.84 and 448.50 is: 673.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218 : 1,827.84 = 448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218/1,827.84 = 448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218x = 1,827.84 × 448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218x = 819,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,786.24/1,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.06

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