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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.49, 1,823.03 and 393.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.49, 1,823.03 and 393.64 is: 590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.49 : 1,823.03 = 393.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.49/1,823.03 = 393.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.49x = 1,823.03 × 393.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.49x = 717,615.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,615.56/1,215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.39

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