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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.24, 1,832.31 and 441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.24, 1,832.31 and 441.30 is: 662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.24 : 1,832.31 = 441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.24/1,832.31 = 441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.24x = 1,832.31 × 441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.24x = 808,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,598.40/1,221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.11

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