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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.26, 1,823.06 and 556.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.26, 1,823.06 and 556.98 is: 835.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.26 : 1,823.06 = 556.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.26/1,823.06 = 556.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.26x = 1,823.06 × 556.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.26x = 1,015,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,405.17/1,215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.55

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