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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.10, 1,823.07 and 556.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.10, 1,823.07 and 556.90 is: 835.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.10 : 1,823.07 = 556.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.10/1,823.07 = 556.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.10x = 1,823.07 × 556.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.10x = 1,015,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,267.68/1,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.54

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