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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.49, 1,821.89 and 392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.49, 1,821.89 and 392.48 is: 588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.49 : 1,821.89 = 392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.49/1,821.89 = 392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.49x = 1,821.89 × 392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.49x = 715,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,054.09/1,214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.77

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