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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.68, 1,822.16 and 485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.68, 1,822.16 and 485.06 is: 727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.68 : 1,822.16 = 485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.68/1,822.16 = 485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.68x = 1,822.16 × 485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.68x = 883,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,856.93/1,215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.05

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