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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.04, 1,830.29 and 440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.04, 1,830.29 and 440.06 is: 660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.04 : 1,830.29 = 440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.04/1,830.29 = 440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.04x = 1,830.29 × 440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.04x = 805,426.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,426.07/1,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.16

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