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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.28, 1,827.48 and 448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.28, 1,827.48 and 448.88 is: 672.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.28 : 1,827.48 = 448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.28/1,827.48 = 448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.28x = 1,827.48 × 448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.28x = 820,319.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,319.22/1,219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.79

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