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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.65, 1,823.70 and 435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.65, 1,823.70 and 435.67 is: 653.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.65 : 1,823.70 = 435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.65/1,823.70 = 435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.65x = 1,823.70 × 435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.65x = 794,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,531.38/1,215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.59

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