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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.36, 1,823.20 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.36, 1,823.20 and 393.36 is: 590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.36 : 1,823.20 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.36/1,823.20 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.36x = 1,823.20 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.36x = 717,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,173.95/1,215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.09

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