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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.91, 1,825.53 and 631.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.91, 1,825.53 and 631.32 is: 947.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.91 : 1,825.53 = 631.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.91/1,825.53 = 631.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.91x = 1,825.53 × 631.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.91x = 1,152,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,493.60/1,215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.84

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