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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.56, 1,822.56 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.56, 1,822.56 and 445.12 is: 667.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.56 : 1,822.56 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.56/1,822.56 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.56x = 1,822.56 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.56x = 811,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,257.91/1,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.94

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