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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.47, 1,823.32 and 485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.47, 1,823.32 and 485.10 is: 727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.47 : 1,823.32 = 485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.47/1,823.32 = 485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.47x = 1,823.32 × 485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.47x = 884,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,492.53/1,215.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.70

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