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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.56, 1,823.74 and 484.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.56, 1,823.74 and 484.73 is: 727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.56 : 1,823.74 = 484.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.56/1,823.74 = 484.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.56x = 1,823.74 × 484.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.56x = 884,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,021.49/1,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.25

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