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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.28, 1,815.42 and 633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.28, 1,815.42 and 633.56 is: 950.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.28 : 1,815.42 = 633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.28/1,815.42 = 633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.28x = 1,815.42 × 633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.28x = 1,150,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,177.50/1,210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.34

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