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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.48, 1,836.90 and 444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.48, 1,836.90 and 444.54 is: 666.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.48 : 1,836.90 = 444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.48/1,836.90 = 444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.48x = 1,836.90 × 444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.48x = 816,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,575.53/1,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.88

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