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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.63, 1,823.93 and 599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.63, 1,823.93 and 599.32 is: 899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.63 : 1,823.93 = 599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.63/1,823.93 = 599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.63x = 1,823.93 × 599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.63x = 1,093,117.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,117.73/1,215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.22

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