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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.63, 1,835.87 and 444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.63, 1,835.87 and 444.47 is: 666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.63 : 1,835.87 = 444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.63/1,835.87 = 444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.63x = 1,835.87 × 444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.63x = 815,977.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,977.74/1,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.31

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