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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.45, 1,821.22 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.45, 1,821.22 and 392.50 is: 588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.45 : 1,821.22 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.45/1,821.22 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.45x = 1,821.22 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.45x = 714,831.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,831.84/1,214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.61

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