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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.56, 1,822.43 and 393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.56, 1,822.43 and 393.35 is: 589.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.56 : 1,822.43 = 393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.56/1,822.43 = 393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.56x = 1,822.43 × 393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.56x = 716,844.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,844.71/1,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.72

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