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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.44, 1,823.16 and 831.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.44, 1,823.16 and 831.12 is: 1,246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.44 : 1,823.16 = 831.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.44/1,823.16 = 831.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.44x = 1,823.16 × 831.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.44x = 1,515,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,264.74/1,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.68

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