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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.46, 1,822.99 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.46, 1,822.99 and 394.32 is: 591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.46 : 1,822.99 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.46/1,822.99 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.46x = 1,822.99 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.46x = 718,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,841.42/1,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.42

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