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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.70, 1,832.94 and 441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.70, 1,832.94 and 441.70 is: 662.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.70 : 1,832.94 = 441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.70/1,832.94 = 441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.70x = 1,832.94 × 441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.70x = 809,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,598.22/1,221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.68

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