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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.10, 1,822.65 and 370.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.10, 1,822.65 and 370.81 is: 556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.10 : 1,822.65 = 370.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.10/1,822.65 = 370.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.10x = 1,822.65 × 370.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.10x = 675,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,856.85/1,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.22

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