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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.54, 1,823.58 and 630.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.54, 1,823.58 and 630.36 is: 945.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.54 : 1,823.58 = 630.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.54/1,823.58 = 630.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.54x = 1,823.58 × 630.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.54x = 1,149,511.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,511.89/1,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.68

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