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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.30, 1,823.24 and 393.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.30, 1,823.24 and 393.57 is: 590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.30 : 1,823.24 = 393.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.30/1,823.24 = 393.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.30x = 1,823.24 × 393.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.30x = 717,578.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,578.91/1,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.45

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