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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.44, 1,823.48 and 435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.44, 1,823.48 and 435.52 is: 653.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.44 : 1,823.48 = 435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.44/1,823.48 = 435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.44x = 1,823.48 × 435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.44x = 794,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,162.01/1,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.39

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