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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.64, 1,823.22 and 435.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.64, 1,823.22 and 435.61 is: 653.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.64 : 1,823.22 = 435.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.64/1,823.22 = 435.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.64x = 1,823.22 × 435.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.64x = 794,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,212.86/1,215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.33

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