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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.87, 1,835.80 and 443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.87, 1,835.80 and 443.97 is: 665.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.87 : 1,835.80 = 443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.87/1,835.80 = 443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.87x = 1,835.80 × 443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.87x = 815,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,039.02/1,223.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.96

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