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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.04, 1,823.16 and 393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.04, 1,823.16 and 393.86 is: 590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.04 : 1,823.16 = 393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.04/1,823.16 = 393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.04x = 1,823.16 × 393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.04x = 718,069.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,069.80/1,216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.50

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