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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.10, 1,830.15 and 295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.10, 1,830.15 and 295.65 is: 443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.10 : 1,830.15 = 295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.10/1,830.15 = 295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.10x = 1,830.15 × 295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.10x = 541,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,086.94/1,220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.48

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