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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.17, 1,827.24 and 438.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.17, 1,827.24 and 438.03 is: 657.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.17 : 1,827.24 = 438.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.17/1,827.24 = 438.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.17x = 1,827.24 × 438.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.17x = 800,385.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,385.94/1,218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.04

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