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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.82, 1,824.02 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.82, 1,824.02 and 394.10 is: 591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.82 : 1,824.02 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.82/1,824.02 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.82x = 1,824.02 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.82x = 718,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,843.20/1,215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.24

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