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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.53, 1,823.04 and 435.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.53, 1,823.04 and 435.58 is: 653.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.53 : 1,823.04 = 435.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.53/1,823.04 = 435.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.53x = 1,823.04 × 435.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.53x = 794,079.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,079.76/1,215.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.28

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