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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.73, 1,827.90 and 439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.73, 1,827.90 and 439.30 is: 658.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.73 : 1,827.90 = 439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.73/1,827.90 = 439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.73x = 1,827.90 × 439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.73x = 802,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,996.47/1,218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.88

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