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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.48, 1,823.64 and 566.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.48, 1,823.64 and 566.28 is: 849.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.48 : 1,823.64 = 566.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.48/1,823.64 = 566.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.48x = 1,823.64 × 566.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.48x = 1,032,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,690.86/1,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.62

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