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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.11, 1,822.64 and 393.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.11, 1,822.64 and 393.23 is: 589.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.11 : 1,822.64 = 393.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.11/1,822.64 = 393.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.11x = 1,822.64 × 393.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.11x = 716,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,722.27/1,215.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.84

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