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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.46, 1,832.56 and 442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.46, 1,832.56 and 442.28 is: 663.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.46 : 1,832.56 = 442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.46/1,832.56 = 442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.46x = 1,832.56 × 442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.46x = 810,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,494.37/1,222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.01

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