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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.66, 1,822.23 and 565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.66, 1,822.23 and 565.86 is: 848.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.66 : 1,822.23 = 565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.66/1,822.23 = 565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.66x = 1,822.23 × 565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.66x = 1,031,127.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,127.07/1,215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.20

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