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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.52, 1,831.35 and 440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.52, 1,831.35 and 440.84 is: 661.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.52 : 1,831.35 = 440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.52/1,831.35 = 440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.52x = 1,831.35 × 440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.52x = 807,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,338.57/1,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.47

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