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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.26, 1,827.30 and 438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.26, 1,827.30 and 438.20 is: 657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.26 : 1,827.30 = 438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.26/1,827.30 = 438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.26x = 1,827.30 × 438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.26x = 800,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,722.86/1,218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.27

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