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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.57, 1,823.70 and 630.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.57, 1,823.70 and 630.89 is: 946.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.57 : 1,823.70 = 630.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.57/1,823.70 = 630.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.57x = 1,823.70 × 630.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.57x = 1,150,544.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,544.97/1,215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.51

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