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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.54, 1,823.25 and 597.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.54, 1,823.25 and 597.42 is: 896.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.54 : 1,823.25 = 597.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.54/1,823.25 = 597.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.54x = 1,823.25 × 597.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.54x = 1,089,246.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,246.02/1,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.10

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