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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.54, 1,822.23 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.54, 1,822.23 and 445.50 is: 667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.54 : 1,822.23 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.54/1,822.23 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.54x = 1,822.23 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.54x = 811,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,803.47/1,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.85

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