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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.66, 1,830.97 and 296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.66, 1,830.97 and 296.18 is: 444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.66 : 1,830.97 = 296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.66/1,830.97 = 296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.66x = 1,830.97 × 296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.66x = 542,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,305.88/1,220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.27

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