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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.04, 1,827.84 and 449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.04, 1,827.84 and 449.60 is: 674.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.04 : 1,827.84 = 449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.04/1,827.84 = 449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.04x = 1,827.84 × 449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.04x = 821,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,796.86/1,219.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.13

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