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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.46, 1,822.73 and 522.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.46, 1,822.73 and 522.15 is: 783.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.46 : 1,822.73 = 522.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.46/1,822.73 = 522.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.46x = 1,822.73 × 522.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.46x = 951,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,730.49/1,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.02

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