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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.13, 1,822.96 and 445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.13, 1,822.96 and 445.63 is: 668.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.13 : 1,822.96 = 445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.13/1,822.96 = 445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.13x = 1,822.96 × 445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.13x = 812,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,365.66/1,215.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.54

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