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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.51, 1,836.28 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.51, 1,836.28 and 444.34 is: 666.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.51 : 1,836.28 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.51/1,836.28 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.51x = 1,836.28 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.51x = 815,932.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,932.66/1,224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.33

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