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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.91, 1,823.98 and 338.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.91, 1,823.98 and 338.47 is: 507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.91 : 1,823.98 = 338.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.91/1,823.98 = 338.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.91x = 1,823.98 × 338.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.91x = 617,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,362.51/1,215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.74

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