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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.69, 1,822.22 and 484.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.69, 1,822.22 and 484.89 is: 726.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.69 : 1,822.22 = 484.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.69/1,822.22 = 484.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.69x = 1,822.22 × 484.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.69x = 883,573.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,573.83/1,215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.81

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