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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.12, 1,822.97 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.12, 1,822.97 and 393.36 is: 590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.12 : 1,822.97 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.12/1,822.97 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.12x = 1,822.97 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.12x = 717,081.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,081.51/1,215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.13

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