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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.56, 1,824.81 and 805.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.56, 1,824.81 and 805.06 is: 1,208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.56 : 1,824.81 = 805.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.56/1,824.81 = 805.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.56x = 1,824.81 × 805.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.56x = 1,469,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,076.98/1,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.56

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