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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.72, 1,823.94 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.72, 1,823.94 and 394.20 is: 591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.72 : 1,823.94 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.72/1,823.94 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.72x = 1,823.94 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.72x = 718,997.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,997.15/1,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.42

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