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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.97, 1,823.99 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.97, 1,823.99 and 394.25 is: 591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.97 : 1,823.99 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.97/1,823.99 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.97x = 1,823.99 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.97x = 719,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,108.06/1,215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.39

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