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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.63, 1,823.28 and 393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.63, 1,823.28 and 393.82 is: 590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.63 : 1,823.28 = 393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.63/1,823.28 = 393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.63x = 1,823.28 × 393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.63x = 718,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,035.01/1,215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.67

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