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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.98, 1,832.94 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.98, 1,832.94 and 297.54 is: 446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.98 : 1,832.94 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.98/1,832.94 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.98x = 1,832.94 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.98x = 545,372.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,372.97/1,221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.30

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