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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215, 1,822.77 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215, 1,822.77 and 445.50 is: 668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215 : 1,822.77 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215/1,822.77 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215x = 1,822.77 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215x = 812,044.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,044.04/1,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.35

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