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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.57, 1,823.58 and 696.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.57, 1,823.58 and 696.17 is: 1,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.57 : 1,823.58 = 696.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.57/1,823.58 = 696.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.57x = 1,823.58 × 696.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.57x = 1,269,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,512.57/1,215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.38

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