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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.66, 1,832.12 and 441.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.66, 1,832.12 and 441.57 is: 662.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.66 : 1,832.12 = 441.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.66/1,832.12 = 441.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.66x = 1,832.12 × 441.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.66x = 809,009.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,009.23/1,221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.22

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