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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.91, 1,824.47 and 566.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.91, 1,824.47 and 566.56 is: 850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.91 : 1,824.47 = 566.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.91/1,824.47 = 566.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.91x = 1,824.47 × 566.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.91x = 1,033,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,671.72/1,215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.12

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