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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.66, 1,823.75 and 393.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.66, 1,823.75 and 393.91 is: 590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.66 : 1,823.75 = 393.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.66/1,823.75 = 393.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.66x = 1,823.75 × 393.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.66x = 718,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,392.38/1,215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.95

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