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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.46, 1,836.84 and 444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.46, 1,836.84 and 444.83 is: 667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.46 : 1,836.84 = 444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.46/1,836.84 = 444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.46x = 1,836.84 × 444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.46x = 817,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,085.00/1,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.30

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