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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.14, 1,821.87 and 565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.14, 1,821.87 and 565.52 is: 847.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.14 : 1,821.87 = 565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.14/1,821.87 = 565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.14x = 1,821.87 × 565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.14x = 1,030,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,294.81/1,215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.89

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