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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.62, 1,823.70 and 393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.62, 1,823.70 and 393.74 is: 590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.62 : 1,823.70 = 393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.62/1,823.70 = 393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.62x = 1,823.70 × 393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.62x = 718,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,063.64/1,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.70

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