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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.21, 1,822.85 and 393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.21, 1,822.85 and 393.58 is: 590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.21 : 1,822.85 = 393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.21/1,822.85 = 393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.21x = 1,822.85 × 393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.21x = 717,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,437.30/1,215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.38

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