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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.78, 1,835.66 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.78, 1,835.66 and 443.76 is: 665.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.78 : 1,835.66 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.78/1,835.66 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.78x = 1,835.66 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.78x = 814,586.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,586.71/1,223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.63

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