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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.38, 1,830.63 and 440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.38, 1,830.63 and 440.97 is: 660.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.38 : 1,830.63 = 440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.38/1,830.63 = 440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.38x = 1,830.63 × 440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.38x = 807,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,249.13/1,221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.93

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