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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.58, 1,823.14 and 435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.58, 1,823.14 and 435.56 is: 653.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.58 : 1,823.14 = 435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.58/1,823.14 = 435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.58x = 1,823.14 × 435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.58x = 794,086.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,086.86/1,215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.26

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