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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.32, 1,822.23 and 825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.32, 1,822.23 and 825.80 is: 1,238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.32 : 1,822.23 = 825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.32/1,822.23 = 825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.32x = 1,822.23 × 825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.32x = 1,504,797.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,797.53/1,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.19

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