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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.33, 1,822.01 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.33, 1,822.01 and 484.20 is: 725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.33 : 1,822.01 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.33/1,822.01 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.33x = 1,822.01 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.33x = 882,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,217.24/1,215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.91

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