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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.46, 1,831.75 and 441.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.46, 1,831.75 and 441.26 is: 661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.46 : 1,831.75 = 441.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.46/1,831.75 = 441.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.46x = 1,831.75 × 441.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.46x = 808,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,279.05/1,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.73

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