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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.58, 1,821.88 and 392.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.58, 1,821.88 and 392.90 is: 589.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.58 : 1,821.88 = 392.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.58/1,821.88 = 392.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.58x = 1,821.88 × 392.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.58x = 715,816.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,816.65/1,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.35

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