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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.41, 1,823.33 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.41, 1,823.33 and 393.66 is: 590.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.41 : 1,823.33 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.41/1,823.33 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.41x = 1,823.33 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.41x = 717,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,773.07/1,215.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.56

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