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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.41, 1,831.68 and 441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.41, 1,831.68 and 441.20 is: 661.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.41 : 1,831.68 = 441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.41/1,831.68 = 441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.41x = 1,831.68 × 441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.41x = 808,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,128.06/1,221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.64

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