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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.08, 1,823.74 and 394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.08, 1,823.74 and 394.17 is: 591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.08 : 1,823.74 = 394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.08/1,823.74 = 394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.08x = 1,823.74 × 394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.08x = 718,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,854.48/1,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.12

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