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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.49, 1,828.19 and 438.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.49, 1,828.19 and 438.55 is: 657.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.49 : 1,828.19 = 438.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.49/1,828.19 = 438.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.49x = 1,828.19 × 438.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.49x = 801,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,752.72/1,218.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.99

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