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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.54, 1,822.94 and 337.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.54, 1,822.94 and 337.83 is: 506.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.54 : 1,822.94 = 337.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.54/1,822.94 = 337.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.54x = 1,822.94 × 337.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.54x = 615,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,843.82/1,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.64

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