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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.06, 1,821.46 and 392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.06, 1,821.46 and 392.46 is: 588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.06 : 1,821.46 = 392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.06/1,821.46 = 392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.06x = 1,821.46 × 392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.06x = 714,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,850.19/1,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.81

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