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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.92, 1,822.17 and 556.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.92, 1,822.17 and 556.18 is: 833.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.92 : 1,822.17 = 556.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.92/1,822.17 = 556.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.92x = 1,822.17 × 556.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.92x = 1,013,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,445.40/1,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.48

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