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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.26, 1,822.01 and 631.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.26, 1,822.01 and 631.65 is: 946.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.26 : 1,822.01 = 631.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.26/1,822.01 = 631.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.26x = 1,822.01 × 631.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.26x = 1,150,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,869.46/1,216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.24

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