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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.61, 1,823.58 and 393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.61, 1,823.58 and 393.62 is: 590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.61 : 1,823.58 = 393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.61/1,823.58 = 393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.61x = 1,823.58 × 393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.61x = 717,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,788.44/1,215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.48

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