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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.64, 1,825.28 and 696.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.64, 1,825.28 and 696.22 is: 1,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.64 : 1,825.28 = 696.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.64/1,825.28 = 696.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.64x = 1,825.28 × 696.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.64x = 1,270,797.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,797.52/1,215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.38

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