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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.40, 1,822.71 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.40, 1,822.71 and 393.48 is: 590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.40 : 1,822.71 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.40/1,822.71 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.40x = 1,822.71 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.40x = 717,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,195.37/1,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.09

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