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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.99, 1,831.50 and 441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.99, 1,831.50 and 441.05 is: 661.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.99 : 1,831.50 = 441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.99/1,831.50 = 441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.99x = 1,831.50 × 441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.99x = 807,783.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,783.08/1,220.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.58

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