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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.93, 1,825.04 and 558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.93, 1,825.04 and 558.16 is: 837.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.93 : 1,825.04 = 558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.93/1,825.04 = 558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.93x = 1,825.04 × 558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.93x = 1,018,664.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,664.33/1,215.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.77

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