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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.81, 1,830.87 and 440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.81, 1,830.87 and 440.78 is: 661.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.81 : 1,830.87 = 440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.81/1,830.87 = 440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.81x = 1,830.87 × 440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.81x = 807,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,001.72/1,220.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.04

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