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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.68, 1,822.23 and 393.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.68, 1,822.23 and 393.21 is: 589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.68 : 1,822.23 = 393.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.68/1,822.23 = 393.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.68x = 1,822.23 × 393.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.68x = 716,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,519.06/1,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.88

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