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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.04, 1,824.78 and 566.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.04, 1,824.78 and 566.78 is: 850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.04 : 1,824.78 = 566.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.04/1,824.78 = 566.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.04x = 1,824.78 × 566.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.04x = 1,034,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,248.81/1,216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.51

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