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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.46, 1,821.49 and 393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.46, 1,821.49 and 393.32 is: 589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.46 : 1,821.49 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.46/1,821.49 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.46x = 1,821.49 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.46x = 716,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,432.02/1,214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.92

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