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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.50, 1,823.24 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.50, 1,823.24 and 393.84 is: 590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.50 : 1,823.24 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.50/1,823.24 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.50x = 1,823.24 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.50x = 718,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,065.83/1,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.76

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