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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.17, 1,832.15 and 441.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.17, 1,832.15 and 441.99 is: 662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.17 : 1,832.15 = 441.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.17/1,832.15 = 441.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.17x = 1,832.15 × 441.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.17x = 809,789.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,789.77/1,222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.58

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