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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.28, 1,827.42 and 448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.28, 1,827.42 and 448.84 is: 673.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.28 : 1,827.42 = 448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.28/1,827.42 = 448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.28x = 1,827.42 × 448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.28x = 820,219.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,219.19/1,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.26

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