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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.06, 1,822.62 and 393.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.06, 1,822.62 and 393.42 is: 590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.06 : 1,822.62 = 393.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.06/1,822.62 = 393.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.06x = 1,822.62 × 393.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.06x = 717,055.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,055.16/1,215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.14

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