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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.33, 1,822.80 and 435.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.33, 1,822.80 and 435.19 is: 652.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.33 : 1,822.80 = 435.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.33/1,822.80 = 435.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.33x = 1,822.80 × 435.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.33x = 793,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,253.04/1,215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.71

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