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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.60, 1,823.36 and 484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.60, 1,823.36 and 484.98 is: 727.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.60 : 1,823.36 = 484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.60/1,823.36 = 484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.60x = 1,823.36 × 484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.60x = 884,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,290.71/1,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.45

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