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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.07, 1,822.87 and 393.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.07, 1,822.87 and 393.42 is: 590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.07 : 1,822.87 = 393.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.07/1,822.87 = 393.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.07x = 1,822.87 × 393.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.07x = 717,160.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,160.84/1,215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.22

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