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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.62, 1,822.20 and 392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.62, 1,822.20 and 392.92 is: 589.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.62 : 1,822.20 = 392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.62/1,822.20 = 392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.62x = 1,822.20 × 392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.62x = 715,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,978.82/1,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.47

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