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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215, 1,823.04 and 446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215, 1,823.04 and 446.04 is: 669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215 : 1,823.04 = 446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215/1,823.04 = 446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215x = 1,823.04 × 446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215x = 813,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,148.76/1,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.26

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