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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.15, 1,822.55 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.15, 1,822.55 and 393.50 is: 590.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.15 : 1,822.55 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.15/1,822.55 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.15x = 1,822.55 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.15x = 717,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,162.34/1,215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.18

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