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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.88, 1,823.85 and 394.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.88, 1,823.85 and 394.15 is: 591.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.88 : 1,823.85 = 394.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.88/1,823.85 = 394.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.88x = 1,823.85 × 394.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.88x = 718,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,870.48/1,215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.23

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