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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.18, 1,822.50 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.18, 1,822.50 and 565.56 is: 848.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.18 : 1,822.50 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.18/1,822.50 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.18x = 1,822.50 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.18x = 1,030,733.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,733.10/1,215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.21

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