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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.88, 2,719.32 and 444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.88, 2,719.32 and 444.88 is: 667.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.88 : 2,719.32 = 444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.88/2,719.32 = 444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.88x = 2,719.32 × 444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.88x = 1,209,755.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,755.26/1,812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.31

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