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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.55, 1,822.87 and 956.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.55, 1,822.87 and 956.06 is: 1,433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.55 : 1,822.87 = 956.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.55/1,822.87 = 956.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.55x = 1,822.87 × 956.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.55x = 1,742,772.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,772.01/1,215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.73

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