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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.76, 1,822 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.76, 1,822 and 392.76 is: 589.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.76 : 1,822 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.76/1,822 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.76x = 1,822 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.76x = 715,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,608.72/1,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.09

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